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Class 1/Class 3 Driver Jobs in Port Coquitlam, BC at Northstar Access
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Northstar Accesshas been a trusted provider of scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, and other access solutions in Canada for over 50 years. Northstar’s customers depend on them for high-quality products, exceptional installation services, industry-leading experience, and a dedicated focus on safety. Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 5 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, employing more than 250 experienced professionals.
We are looking to hire aClass 3 Driverfor our Northstar Access yard inPort Coquitlam, BC. Our drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of scaffold gear to project and/or rental customer sites. Responsibilities will include the correct loading and unloading (often manually) of gear off the vehicle, recording of delivery information, and ensuring load safety. The driver will always be expected to operate their delivery vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road, and follow all appropriate company policies and procedures.
This is a unionized position and all yard workers, including drivers, are required to join our labour partners.
Driver Responsibilities:
Operate flatbed vehicle to pick up and deliver scaffolding gear and equipment
Operate Moffett to assist with loading/unloading of trucks
Manual loading and unloading required frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
Deliver gear and equipment over established routes in a timely manner
Ensure correct loading of vehicle and safety strapping/fastening of gear and equipment
Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road
Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods
Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems encountered
Communicate with main office dispatch
Manual loading and unloading of gear and equipment in a safe manner, using provided tools as appropriate (e.g. dollies, lifts, etc.)
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
Communicate effectively with the E&D crews, customers, and co-workers
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer or crew problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Class 3 License with Air Brake Endorsement (or higher)
Experience operating Moffett
High school education or GED
Must be able to provide a clean drivers’ abstract
Commercial driving/delivery experience
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of customer service commitment
Able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently
Organized and attention to …
Title: Class 1/Class 3 Driver
Company: Northstar Access
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
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