Driver Jobs in Vernon, BC

Job Summary :

Vest Tube LLC flatbed drivers are responsible for delivering cargo on time and completing necessary paperwork including delivery receipts and OTR hauls.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Drive a Class A Truck
• Inspect truck to ensure it is in proper running order
• Complete an inspection verification sheet
• Report any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Verifies load matches Bill of Lading
• Check flatbed to ensure everything is in good working order ensures tires are properly inflated and the load is correctly set for transportation.
• Strap down the load and tarp the load if needed.
• Driver confirms if client has an appointment for their arrival or not.
• Plans Driving routes for greatest efficiency
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
• Keep accurate records of mileage fuel consumption and delivery time
• May be responsible for picking up materials as needed from other suppliers.
• On occasion maybe asked to load or unload their own flatbed.
• May interact with customers answering questions collecting payments and providing updates on delivery status.
• Safely operates the truck in adherence to all traffic laws federal state and local regulations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

Education and Experience :

Physical Demands : N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs / day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs / day)

ACTIVITY

REQUIRED on a daily or weekly basis

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Lifting

Carrying

Pushing (Note : full body weight needed when tightening straps on load using a crowbar)

Pulling

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Repetitive Motion (e.g.10-key use of keyboard use of hand tools)

Fine Dexterity / Motor Skills

Speaking

Hearing

Seeing

Other Physical Requirements : Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed mostly performed outdoors and in a Truck Cab. Work may require employee to be in an environment where the noise level may be loud with some exposure to fumes. Employee will be required to wear the appropriate PPE.

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs / day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs / day)

Work Condition

Applies to the position

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Wet or humid conditions non-weather wet floors

Extreme heat / cold non-weather

Risk of Electrical Shock

Risk of Radiation

Vibrations

Loud noise level (indicate source : When operating a forklift to load or unload truck )

Wearing specialized PPE (e.g. googles gloves etc.) Indicate type : Slip Resistant Steel Toe Boots Hard Hat when loading / unloading Ear Plugs & Gloves

VEST Inc. is an EEO / AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1