Driver - Explosives

Orica; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical on day one

Dental on day one

Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Pension / Defined Contribution Plan (D

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Orica Limited in British Columbia seeks a Delivery Driver – Explosives to safely transport packaged product to Q&C and Mining customers across BC. Primarily Monday to Friday with varying start times and occasional evening and weekend work as required to meet customer and business needs.

You will perform safety pre/post trip inspections, complete necessary paperwork, and ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations while handling Orica products.

Qualifications

• Clean driver's abstract is required.
• Class 1 license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial tandem straight truck or tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Experience driving in mountainous terrain with chains.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to scheduled customers along established routes in BC.
• Maneuver safely on roads and customer properties.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic vehicle checks including filter changes as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork in compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Familiarize yourself with Orica products and their handling characteristics.
• Assist with incoming stock and rotate inventory as required.

Skills

Clean driver's abstract

Class 1 license

2+ years driving experience

Mountain driving with chains

Job description

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Driver - Explosives

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role - 40765 - Driver - Explosives (Stump Lake, BC)

The Delivery Driver – Ensures the safe means of transport for packaged product to a variety of Q&C and Mining customers located throughout the province of BC.

SCHEDULE:

Primarily Monday to Friday, with varying start times and occasional evening and weekend work as required to meet customer and business needs.

What you will be doing

• Deliver product to scheduled customers within established routes in an efficient and professional manner
• Ability to maneuver on the road and on customer property in a safe manner.
• Preventative maintenance, greasing schedule including focus parts and process to clean/change all filters.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to quickly determine potential issues and problem solve accordingly.
• Perform safety pre/post trip inspections on truck and equipment to company safety standards
• Complete fully and accurately all necessary paperwork in compliance with company procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to familiarize with relevant Orica products and their associated unique handling characteristics.
• Assist with incoming stock and rotate inventory as required.

What you will bring

• Clean Driver's abstract
• Class 1License
• Minimum 2 yrs commercial tandem straight truck or tractor/trailer driving experience both on and off road
• Experienced mountain driving with chains

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry 45-50 lbs.and push/pull 50-250 lbs.in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting
• Must be able to perform frequent reaching over the shoulder, waist level, and from the floor
• Ability to use a dolly and/ or power jack to deliver the product to customers while loading and unloading the truck with the product and adhering to all safety regulations

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range

• Hourly Rate - $32.00 - $34.00 CAD

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP).
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year.
• Paid Time Off.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.