Summary
Reporting directly to dispatch the our Tractor Driver operates Heavy Spec highway tractor to transport heavy equipment as well as goods and materials via tri-axle dump trailer over urban and rural routes as well as on construction jobsites for outside clients and internal requirements.
Responsibilities
- Safely and respectfully operate and drive a Tractor Trailer to transport equipment as well goods from one point to another using a float, equpment trailer, or dump trailer.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post trip inspections of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals and brakes
- Lubricate equipment per manufacturer recommendations and top up fluids as necessary.
- Keep vehicle in clean and tidy state of appearance
- Monitor vehicle performance and inform dispatch or the maintenance manager of any concerns pertaining to vehicles mechanical or safety components.
- Ensure load is properly loaded and balanced and tarped in accordance with regulations
- Obtain any special permits from dispatching required for transportation
- Understand and adhere to all policies, procedures and standards
- Record transportation hours and billing information for customer deliveries
- Clearly and effectively communicate via 2-way radio with dispatcher and other vehicles
- Keep up to date in industry knowledge and skills by participating in related training, and sharing this knowledge with staff
- Work with others in a team environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Competencies
- Great customer service as you will be dealing with the public
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings and guidelines
- Class 1 Drivers License with demonstrated ability to float and move heavy equipment (rollers, excavators, rock trucks, etc)
- Attention to detail and awareness of surroundings
- Applied understanding of the workings of a construction site
- Applied understanding of construction site safety including but not limited to overhead hazards and open excavations
- Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers
- Able to use a GPS or smartphone effectively to plot route
- Understanding of weigh scales and axle weights and basic knowledge of material weights/volumes
- Have reliable transportation to and from our shop
Schedule/Hours:
- Permanent full time 12 months a year
- Schedule to be +40 - 50 hours per week, some weekend work may be required to meet jobsite requirements
- Pay is determined by years of demonstrated experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.00-$33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Able to drive 18 speed Manual Transmission
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 5 years (required)
- floating heavy equipment: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
