DZ Driver
Company
TJL Construction Ltd
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$28–$34 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
TJL Construction is a an infrastructure construction company focusing on sidewalk, road, sewer/watermain construction in Ottawa. We work mainly within the city with some work in smaller municipalities surrounding Ottawa. The position starts May 11th or as soon as your current commitments allow.
We are hiring AZ / DZ Truck Drivers to deliver materials and / or float equipment to and from job sites within the greater Ottawa area.
Must have:
• Valid Ontario Class AZ or DZ License Drivers License
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Minimum of 3 years experience driving dump truck
• Experience in the Civil Construction Industry is a strong asset
• Floating experience is an asset
If you are tired of just being another driver at a large company and want an employer who values you, cares about you and respects you then please apply!
• Benefits and RRSP matching offered after trial period
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
We are hiring AZ / DZ Truck Drivers to deliver materials and / or float equipment to and from job sites within the greater Ottawa area.
Must have:
• Valid Ontario Class AZ or DZ License Drivers License
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Minimum of 3 years experience driving dump truck
• Experience in the Civil Construction Industry is a strong asset
• Floating experience is an asset
If you are tired of just being another driver at a large company and want an employer who values you, cares about you and respects you then please apply!
• Benefits and RRSP matching offered after trial period
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
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Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
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