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Salary: CA$37.50

• Education:
• Expérience:
• Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Tasks
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Experience
• Experience an asset
• Other benefits
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Durée de l’emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week

Wage Rate: $30.80 per hour

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Bus Driver

• Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in compliance with District Policies, National Safety Code and the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C
• Checks fuel, oil and coolant levels, etc. regularly and refills to proper levels as necessary
• Drives a school bus to safely transport students to and from school and drives extra curricular runs
• Monitors student conduct on the bus and reports any disciplinary problems to designated authorities
• Sweeps and cleans vehicle interior daily, washes and sanitizes the vehicle interior weekly and washed the exterior as necessary to maintain vehicle in a safe and clean condition. Reports items requiring repair to designated authority, ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition at all times
• Prepares and completes forms, reports, route maps, etc., as required. Performs related duties, as required

Equipment Operator II

• Operates rubber tired internal combustion engine vehicles between 1800-5500 kilograms G.V.W. with all applicable attachments including post hole auger, rototiller, aerator, flail mower, rock picker, forklift sickle, gang mower and front end loader, etc
• Operates vehicle 16,000 kilograms G.V.W. and under, including a dump truck
• Plans and organizes work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and tasks. Loads, unloads and delivers a variety of material
• Operates materiel handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and high-reaches to load, unload from trucks and store and retrieve materiel
• Set-up and take down stages and risers as required
• Inspects, performs routine servicing and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated. Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor
• May provide direction to assigned subordinates
• Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in accordance with District policies. May be required to perform the functions specified in a lower classification
• Completes forms, as required
• Drives District vehicles to and from job sites. Performs related duties, as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Ability, & Skills – Bus Driver/Equipment Operator

• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements
• Skill and ability in the safe and efficient operation of conventional and forward control gasoline and diesel powered buses
• Public relations skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others
• Ability to perform pre / post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code, and School Act and other applicable regulations
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
• Ability to successfully complete SOFA Training
• Ability to plan and coordinate work and to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of machinery
• Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment, and perform manual labour
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment used
• Ability and skill to acquire forklift certification and to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to utilize computer software applications such as the warehouse information system and work order system.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations, and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
• Knowledge of National Safety Code and Highway Traffic Act
• Ability to read and understand simple blueprints, working drawings and sketches
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others

Salary Range: $24.27 – $25.50 

We are dedicated to recognizing our employees by offering:
Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
Excellent company paid benefit program
Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Duties & Responsibilities
Deliver and pick up product (batteries) at scheduled customer locations
Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each customer site
Oversee all functions of vehicle’s condition of equipment loading and unloading, pre-trip inspections, safety and security of cargo (including inspection of tires, lights, brakes, etc)
Assists in the warehouse as required, shipping, receiving and labeling batteries
Experience, Skills & Competencies
Must have valid class 5 drivers’ license
Minimum 1-2 years previous experience with delivery driving. Warehouse experience is an asset
Must be willing and able to frequently lift and/or move boxes up to 40 lbs. Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. And occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Forklift experience is an asset
Good communication skills (listening to and following instructions, conveying information to colleagues and to supervisor/manager)
Ability to follow processes and adhere to safety standards (WHIMS & TDG)
Other Considerations
Background checks including criminal checks, drivers abstract and employment references will be requested.
East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

Salary: CA$27.60 per hour

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Work setting
• Various locations
• Tasks
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Load and unload goods
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Transportation/travel experience
• Local
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Personal suitability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week