Class 1 Truck Driver

AQUATRANS DISTRIBUTORS INC•Port Alberni, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatrans Distributors Inc. requires an experienced class one driver for Vancouver Island work, based from either Nanaimo or Campbell River. Shift times are variable. As a Truck Driver for Aquatrans you will be operating tractor-trailers vehicles to transport goods and materials on Vancouver Island. The number of hours you will work is subject to regulation and commonly involves weekend work and overtime. Our Truck Drivers are trusted to work with sensitive information. We require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

Requirements

Class 1 driver’s license
Minimum 2 years tractor trailer experience
Strong work ethic
Safety conscious
Team Player

Responsibilities

Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and the load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness, and maintaining proper logs of working hours and of vehicle service repair status
Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weights and dimensions
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals for loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is in good working order
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and damage to the vehicles
Record and maintain required documentation including but not limited to driver logbook, bills of lading, inspection logs, delivery receipts, etc. by manual or electronic means