Driver Linehaul Float 542

Date: 23 Apr 2024

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA, V5C 5A9

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Location: Burnaby Depot (2245 Douglas Road, Burnaby BC)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 45h/week - flex position

Wage: $35.71 per hour, as per collective agreement.

Employment Contract: Permanent

Description

The Linehaul Driver drives to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt, trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements. Job requires working in shifts.

Responsibilities

Drive to/from customer locations
Safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)
Pick up and deliver freight to/from warehouse or package depot and/or customer locations and meet service level agreements
Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch
Pick up, deliver, and load/unload freight at customer locations
Scans freight upon pickup and delivery
Conduct vehicle inspections (tractor - 20-minute pre-trip, 15-minute post-trip; trailer – 15-minute pre-trip per trailer)

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Experience

Class 1 driver’s license with a clean driving record
3 years of Class 1 driving experience

Skills

GPS Tracking

Physical Efforts

Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds

Physical Efforts-Standing

Physical Efforts-Sitting

Physical Efforts-Walking

Physical Efforts-Climbing

Physical Efforts-Kneeling

Physical Efforts-Crouching/Squatting

Physical Efforts-Low Back Movements

Mental Efforts

Mental Efforts-Concentration on precision work

Mental Efforts-Long periods of driving

Mental Efforts-Exposure to Confrontational Situations

Mental Efforts-Problem solving

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 542 - Burnaby
Working Conditions: On the Road; Outdoors; Warehouse Environment

Posting Number: 64390

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