Class 3 Tandem Gravel Truck Driver - Calgary Area

Class 3 Tandem Gravel Truck Driver - Calgary Area


Company
WHISSELL CONTRACTING LTD.
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$29.50 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
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Job Description
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, The Class 3 Tandem Gravel Truck Driver will support Whissell’s vision, mission, S.P.I.R.I.T of values and three daily pillars of safety, quality and efficiency. This position will effectively haul aggregates throughout the Calgary area.

Core Responsibilities:

Duties

· Haul a variety of materials such as gravel, crushed rock, and loam

· Completes a thorough pre-trip inspection of assigned vehicle and periodically throughout shift

· Records deficiencies and reports to Transportation Manager and appropriate shop staff * Maintains a daily log book as per Commercial Motor Vehicle Act

· Liaises with dispatch to determine daily work assignment(s)

· Operates assigned unit in a safe and effective manner, carrying out assigned duties

· Loads, transports and unloads goods and materials according to known transportation best practices and as per legislative guidelines

· Ensures vehicles and axle weights meet regulatory requirements

· Secures cargo according to legislated requirements

· Keeps assigned unit clean and presentable

Required Skills

· Completes other training as required

· Comply with Whissell regulations

· Monitor employee compliance with OH&S rules and standards

· Maintain and foster a clean and organized work environment

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills

· Self-leadership, supervisory, interpersonal skills

· Attention to detail, fast paced

Essential Qualifications:

· Must have experience hauling aggregates throughout the Calgary area

· Must have minimum of 3 years of Class 3 driving experience

· Mechanical aptitude and multiple field tickets an asset.

· Must be able to work independently and demonstrate a strong customer service focus.

· Must possess a valid class 3 driver’s license with a recent and clean abstract

· RSTS training is considered an asset

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs

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PLEASE NOTE: All Whissell employees are required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and provide a valid Driver’s Abstract (no more than three months old) prior to starting work.

Overtime will be required during peak construction months.

To apply, email your resume, visit our website at www.whissell.ca

Whissell Contracting Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
• French not required

Experience:
• Class 3 driving: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Class 3 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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