Career Opportunities
JOIN THE STAR WEST PETROLEUM TEAM
We’re fun, friendly and family.
Star West is a team you can trust. We invest in each team member at a personal level, ensuring their training is up-to-date and the quality of our service is unparalleled. Safety of our staff, and yours, is the top priority.
Star West Petroleum brings fuel, lubricants and storage solutions to customers all over BC and Alberta. We are a progressive company whose biggest value is family. By joining our family, you join a company culture where people come first. Star West staff enjoy annual bonus and a staff recognition program. We promote staff from within, making your position a gateway to sales or management if you so choose. Staff turnover is very low at Star West.
JOB POSTINGS
If you’re interested in joining the Star West Team please email your resume and cover letter to info@swpetroleum.ca and indicate the position of desire in the subject line.
Driver
Star West Drivers will operate a tandem or tri-drive truck & trailer unit to transport and deliver petroleum product to customers. Drivers will be required to work safely and efficiently, keep a daily drivers log as well as report any equipment issues. Drivers require Class 1 drivers’ license as well as clean drivers abstract. Hourly pay rate to range from $34.00 to $37.00 per hour based on experience.
Core Competencies
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Decision making and Judgement
- Operating Equipment
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
Work Conditions
- Will be required to work outdoors year-round
- Overtime as required
- Weekend work may be required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Job Duties/Responsibilities Include
- Equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations
- Check vehicles and perform trip inspection on truck(s) before driving them to ensure that safety and roadworthiness of mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, driver’s hours of service, occupational health and safety and transportation of dangerous goods.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Record and maintain logs of working hours, vehicle servicing and repair status and other required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc.
- Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form
- Assist in loading and unloading of trucks
- Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
- Basic maintenance of the trucks overall service and wash when needed.
- Complete and hand in all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Certification from recognized Truck Driving School
- Class 1 driver’s license
- Air brake endorsement
- Clean Drivers abstract
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
- 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
- High level of personal integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, consistent decisive personality
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
