Class 1 Driver (Lowbed/Dump Truck)

Title:                     Class 1 Driver (Lowbed/Dump Truck)

Department:      Lil’wat Construction Enterprises

Status:                  Casual

Reporting to:     Mines & Services Manager

Summary of Duties:

The Class 1 Driver (Lowbed / Dump Truck) is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of materials and heavy equipment at Lil’wat Construction Enterprises job sites, including hauling excavators and other equipment using trailers.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of safety requirements on job sites including personal protective equipment, safe vehicle operation, and hazard awareness
• Demonstrates functional knowledge of Class 1 truck and trailer operation including dump truck hauling, lowbed transport, load securement, and weight distribution
• Demonstrates basic operating techniques including pre-trip inspections of truck and trailer systems (brakes, tires, hydraulics, lights, air systems, tie-downs, and safety equipment)
• Displays understanding of how to safely start, operate, maneuver, back up, couple/uncouple trailers, load/unload equipment, and shut down truck
• Demonstrates understanding of duties and responsibilities of the driver, road safety rules, load securement requirements, and preventive maintenance practices
• Fill out specialized safety paperwork, logbooks, and inspection reports as required
• Physically demanding: Frequently rotating (right/left) – check mirrors and blind spots, eye/hand coordination, repetitive movements, sitting for long periods of time, climbing in and out of truck and trailer
• Perform routine vehicle and trailer maintenance and check-in procedures at the start and check-out procedures at the end of shift including fueling, fluid checks, greasing, and inspection of tie-downs – all maintenance beyond routine requires mechanic authorization
• Keep truck and trailer clean and in good working condition
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe and legal manner; be alert to hazards and follow safe work procedures
• Understands complete scope of work including haul routes, delivery locations, and equipment transport requirements
• Able to read and understand site layouts and instructions for loading, hauling, and unloading equipment
• Able to maintain steady haul cycles to support productivity without abusing equipment
• Organize loads and materials appropriately for transport
• Hauling aggregates, soil, rock, and other materials using dump truck configuration
• Hauling heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, and other machinery using trailers/lowbeds
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload heavy equipment in accordance with regulations and company practices
• Coordinate with equipment operators during loading and unloading
• Complete daily paperwork in an orderly, logical and legible fashion including all pertinent information
• Ensures customer satisfaction by displaying a courteous and friendly demeanor
• Ensures on-site quality control related to material handling and equipment transport
• Always maintain personal safety gear (hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel-toed boots, ear protection, eye protection, gloves)
• Task specific personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn as needed
• Always maintain foul weather gear at all times (rain gear, rubber boots)
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed
• Arriving at the scheduled assembly point on time and ready for work
• Perform other related duties as requested

Experience and Attributes:

• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License (air brakes endorsement required)
• Clean driver’s abstract is required
• 3+ years of Class 1 driving experience including trailer hauling
• Experience hauling heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.) required
• Experience operating or assisting with loading heavy equipment an asset
• Strong understanding of load securement and provincial/federal transport regulations
• Training Assets: First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, BC Mine Supervisor Certification
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, shares critical information, provides updates, asks questions to understand the situation
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and follow direction, properly identify priorities
• Strong time management skills; arrival at job sites on time, follows communication policies when scheduling changes occur, works efficiently to meet timelines
• Stays calm under pressure, in stressful or emergency situations
• Builds strong working relationships with team members
• High standard of professionalism with clients and co-workers
• Physically fit and mobile, able to lift up to 50 lbs, able to work outside in variable conditions
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed
• Ability to travel as required for the position

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