Lowbed / Winch Truck Driver

Falcon Contracting Ltd. and Falcon Camp Services Inc. are a locally owned and operated group of companies based in Prince George, BC. We are a diverse organization specializing in heavy civil construction and turn-key camp catering industries. 

Winch / Truck Driver

The Falcon group of companies are seeking an experienced self-motivated high energy individual(s) to operate our fleet of Winch Trucks. The ideal candidate would have previous winch truck and low bed experience hauling skidded & frame less camp units as well as equipment, general freight, materials & supplies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to self-load and offload a variety of different equipment when necessary.
• Adhere to Falcons Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time (Drivers logs, pre/post trips, hazard assessments & time sheets).
• Maintain legal axle weight on the trucks and trailers when in transport.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment pieces on construction projects.
• Practice proper load securement at all times.
• Perform basic maintenance on your truck and trailers such as washing, greasing & general servicing.
• Availability to work extended shifts including nights and weekends.
• Strong ability to communicate and be a team player.
• Assume responsibility for the cleanliness of your assigned vehicle.

Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work individually and as a team member to safely carry out physical duties.
• Able to demonstrate organizational, time-management and decision making skills, including re-prioritizing when necessary.
• Attention to health and safety of self and co-workers.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as overhead lifting, climbing ladders or stairs while wearing safety equipment.
• Able to crawl underneath buildings, or work in confined spaces.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including carrying, pulling, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications & Certifications

• 5-10+ years direct winch truck experience.
• Clean Class 1 Driver’s license & acceptable abstract.
• Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test required.
• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Construction Safety Training System is an asset
• OFA Level 1 (preferred).
• WHIMIS is an asset.
• Oilfield trucking experience an asset.
• Mechanically inclined is an asset.
• Able to work away from home in a camp environment.