Aquajet Canada Inc. Hiring For hydrovac truck operator at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Trip reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook

Additional Skills

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Perform preventive maintenance
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Load and unload goods
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver’s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Liquid bulk
• Dry bulk
• Hydrovac
• Dump truck
• Tow truck

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized