Winch Truck Driver

WHY JOIN US?!

- 100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage

- RRSP matching program

- Competitive wages and flexible vacation

- Retention Bonus

- Family-operated business

Ketek Logistics Inc.

Winch Truck Driver

Position Background:

The driver operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle transporting materials in compliance with all Federal Safety Regulations.

Core Duties:

- Safe and reliable operation of Tractor and Trailer

- Pick-up and delivery of Ketek equipment to/from Head Office and Branch Operations to/from client sites located in throughout Western Canada

- Operates a Winch truck to safely and efficiently transport a variety of materials;

- Responsible for the proper loading and securing of each commodity to prevent movement and allow for safe transportation of materials

- Responsible for ongoing and effective communication with Ketek’s personnel, customers, and others regarding permits, routes, fuel stops, giving and receiving information and instructions

- Responsible for daily completion of all required paperwork

- Responsible for performing pre-trip, inter-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and adjustments, preventive maintenance, tire chain-ups, and minor on-road repairs as needed

- Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle (interior and exterior)

- Fill required paperwork

- Ability to successfully complete safety training as required on an ongoing basis

- Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment

- Ensure that all of Ketek policies and Occupational Health and Safety regulations are followed

- Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and Mission Statements

- Be considerate of the needs of our community and the environment

- Perform other related duties as required

Working Conditions:

- Inside vehicle cab 60% to 70% of the time

- Outdoors up to 30% of the time, exposed to moderate to severe weather conditions, temperature extremes, ice, rain, snow, blowing dust etc.

- Hazards include moving objects/vehicles, burns, toxic/caustic chemicals and petroleum products, gasoline/diesel odours, fumes and gasses, chemical/petroleum product spills, noise sometimes at levels in excess of 80 DBA, dusty environments, cramped quarters, slippery surfaces, pinch points, trip and overhead obstacles

Qualifications and Skills:

- Must have CDL with appropriate endorsements

- Must have 2 years Winch experience

- Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level that would allow the communication and comprehension of job-related information, instructions, regulations, signs, maps, MSDS guidelines, required paperwork, memos, etc.

- Basic mathematical skills are required

- High School Diploma

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Oil Field Truck Driver

- Must be able to deal with time constraints to product delivery in a timely and safe manner

- Good reasoning skills are necessary in order to apply established procedures safely and effectively while securing loads and operating a vehicle and to monitor continuously changing conditions and react appropriately

- Ability to deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

- Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines

- Ability to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high-level prioritization skills

- Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team

- Effective verbal and listening communication skills

This position is defined as Safety Sensitive: Drug, alcohol, back, and audio tests are required prior to commencing employment.

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