Short Haul Driver

Secureminerals; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Wellness programs

Savings plan

Job summary

SECURE is seeking a Short Haul Driver to safely transport waste between collection sites and client locations. You will operate vacuum trucks, cube vans, and HIAB-equipped trucks, following TDG regulations and company safety standards.

The role requires a valid Class 1 licence and at least three years of commercial driving experience, with willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. Join a team-focused environment in Canada’s waste management sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience operating standard transmission vehicles.
• Know-how of TDG regulations and load securement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of waste transport units including vacuum trucks and HIAB-equipped vehicles.
• Perform pre-, during-, and post-trip inspections and ensure loads are secured.
• Complete required logs, manifests, and regulatory paperwork accurately.

Skills

Commercial driving

Safety conscious

Logbook management

Ability to work overtime

Team collaboration

Education

Class 1 Driver's Licence

Tools

Vacuum trucks

Truck-mounted HIAB

Knuckle boom crane

Cube vans

Job description

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As Short Haul Driver at SECURE, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of waste between collection sites and client locations. You will operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including vacuum trucks, flat deck trucks, cube vans, and truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes (HIAB).

Work Environment

The Short Haul Driver role is structured as a Monday to Friday position, with overtime and weekend work as required to support operational needs.

A Day in The Life

• Safely operate various Waste Management units, including vacuum trucks, flat deck trucks, cube vans, truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes (HIAB) and other transport units.
• Safely operate transport units in diverse weather conditions, including winter driving, and challenging work site environments.
• Perform physical tasks such as unloading hoses used in vacuum and pressure washing operations, and rolling and maneuvering drums and other waste containers in accordance with safe handling procedures.
• Conduct pre-, post-, and in-transit inspections of transport units and loads to ensure safe operation in accordance with Waste Management, jurisdictional, and NSC standards.
• Ensure all loads are properly secured and comply with applicable weight and dimension regulations.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including logbooks, inspection reports, time tickets, manifests, bills of lading, trip records, and fuel and expense receipts.
• Ensure all waste materials are properly labeled, inspected, and transported in accordance with TDG Regulations, including verifying manifests, recycle dockets, and bills of lading.
• Communicate with customers regarding expected onsite arrival times and service requirements.
• Work effectively in a team environment and participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and weekend operations.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience operating standard transmission commercial vehicles is required.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks, tractor trailers, cube vans, and truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes (HIAB) is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian geography, highway systems, remote oilfield locations, and safe operation in challenging weather and site conditions
• Strong understanding of Hours of Service, load securement, TDG regulations, and applicable transportation legislation
• Ability to complete logbooks, trip records, inspection reports, waste manifests, and bills of lading in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ability to conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and perform basic vehicle maintenance, including greasing, air filter replacement, and brake adjustments
• Experience using tire chains
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, shoveling, and moving containers or other heavy materials
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours, occasional overnights, and maintain Fit-for-Work requirements

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:
• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.