Truck Driver
at Interpro Recycling

Job Description and Responsibilities

Efficiently load and unload both ferrous and non-ferrous materials using a variety of specialized equipment, including roll-off containers, lugger boxes, end-dump trucks, and flatbed trailers. Prioritize safety at all times by employing proper handling techniques and following established protocols to ensure the secure transport and integrity of the materials.

• Have a complete understanding of the Canadian Federal and Provincial rules and regulations relating to driver hours, driver logs, weight restrictions, height restrictions, and tarp requirements

• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily – reporting all discrepancies and/or potential unsafe conditions immediately

• Making sure all maintenance items are taken care of, i.e., greasing, tire pressure, etc., per maintenance policy

• Ensure equipment is kept clean and secured in a designated area

• Monitor overweight loads/unsafe conditions – contact dispatch personnel immediately of any infractions prior to leaving the supplier site

• Have the ability to handle all requests and complaints made by the suppliers, communicating any shortfalls in service, regardless of nature, to dispatch personnel and/or the immediate supervisor

• Moving material in the yard when needed

• Recognize potential hazards in and around the service area, reporting any and all unsafe conditions to dispatch personnel immediately

• Handle a large number of container collections, communicating delays that may impact the remaining schedule to the dispatcher

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalency

• A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with no driving restrictions

• Possess a Class 1 Driver's License with air for lugger trucks

• O.T. rules and regulations related to over-the-road carriers and local deliveries

• Must have the ability to work long and strenuous hours and endure poor weather conditions

• Must be punctual and dependable – absences must be kept to a minimum, scheduling time off to effectively staff the department

• Must have the ability to deal with the suppliers in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

• Safety-conscious and oriented

• Has a reliable form of transportation to and from work, as the work site is not accessible by public transit