AZ or ARZ Truck Driver and Operator
Conestoga Contracting Group Inc
Elmira, ON
Conestoga Contracting Group is looking for an experienced AZ Truck Driver and Operator. This role is for someone who takes pride in safe driving, clean equipment, reliable delivery, and helping jobs stay productive. You’ll be responsible for transporting materials, operating a variety of trucks and equipment, completing inspections and logs, and stepping in to support crews when needed.
If you’re dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment, we’d like to hear from you.
*Please note you must have 3 years of provable experience driving the truck for insurance purposes*
About the Role
The Truck Driver and Operator is responsible for driving and operating a variety of trucks and equipment in support of residential and commercial landscape construction projects.
This may include:
- Straight trucks
- Articulated trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Flatbeds
- Concrete mixing trucks
- Dump trucks
Driving responsibilities may include:
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
- Local routes
- Regional routes
You will transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from jobsites, help maintain vehicle readiness, and support general labour tasks as needed to help projects move forward.
What Success Looks Like
You’re successful in this role when:
- Materials and equipment arrive safely, on time, and in good condition
- Loads are properly secured and transported without incident
- Trucks and equipment are inspected daily and kept job-ready
- Logs, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Crews can keep moving because they have the support and materials they need
- Safety standards are followed every day without shortcuts
Key ResponsibilitiesDriving and Transport
- Drive and operate a variety of trucks and equipment to support landscape construction projects
- Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from jobsites
- Complete local, regional, short-haul, or long-haul driving as required
- Plan routes and travel schedules using GPS, maps, and job information
- Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
Equipment and Vehicle Readiness
- Carry out daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles
- Secure special attachments to equipment as needed
- Monitor the condition and operating status of trucks and equipment
- Report service needs, maintenance concerns, damage, or hazards promptly using service requests and hazard reports
- Keep vehicles clean, organized, and ready for work
Safety and Compliance
- Use proper tie-down procedures to ensure all loads are safe and secure
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety expectations
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Operate safely around heavy equipment, vehicles, crews, and active jobsites
Documentation and Communication
- Complete driver logbooks daily and submit logs at the end of each week
- Maintain accurate documentation including:
- Driver logbooks
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Communicate clearly with supervisors, crews, and team members about timing, issues, and equipment status
Team Support
- Assist with general labour duties when needed to support the completion of landscape projects
- Work independently when required and contribute as a strong team member on active jobs
Core Capabilities
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Customer and quality focus
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Responsibility, dependability, and integrity
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Good judgment and safety awareness
Requirements
- Valid AZ or ARZ driver’s licence
- Air brake endorsement where required
- Clean driver’s abstract and safe driving record
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of driver logbooks, trip reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintenance documentation
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly throughout a full shift
- Basic measurement and calculation skills
- Ability to follow safe work procedures consistently
- Strong observation skills and attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Computer skills are an asset
Work Conditions
This role works across a variety of residential and commercial landscape construction sites.
You should be comfortable with:
- Flexible working hours (7am-6:00pm Monday to Friday)
- Fast-paced workdays
- Repetitive lifting and physical work
- Working safely near heavy equipment and moving vehicles
- Outdoor conditions including heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Why Join Conestoga
At Conestoga, we put people first, set a high safety standard, and take pride in quality work. We’re looking for team members who are reliable, professional, and willing to do what it takes to help the team win.
If you want to be part of a company that values hard work, accountability, and doing the job right, we’d like to hear from you.
Pay: $25.08-$35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
