CDL B Recovery Technician

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.

• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned..
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.
• Train others when required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:
• Valid CDL B with airbrakes and clean driving record.
• Must be able to drive manual transmissions.
• Tanker endorsement required, hazmat preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on weekly basis.

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