Class 1/ AZ Truck Driver
Valard Group of Companies, Canada
Job Description
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies and part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.
Our Right of Way Department is seeking Truck Driver(s) to join our team for a project in Northern Ontario.
Camp position, travel is provided from approved major airports.
This is a union position with $6/hr RRSP contributions, tool allowances, benefits and has daily overtime including double time on Sunday's.
Requirements
- Ensure that the truck and trailers they are operating are always in good working order.
- Perform pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment, and accessories such as tires, lights, turning signals and brakes.
- Ensure cargo is secured properly
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- Maintain logbooks.
- Follow safe, defensive driving practices.
- Undertake such duties as chaining up that in their judgment may be required to affect the safe transportation and delivery of the equipment and load.
- Report any vehicle collision or property damage immediately
- Report, no later than the next arrival their home terminal all CVSA inspections, traffic violations, nonmoving violations, including any citations they may have received during their duties.
- Report claims, overages, shortages, damage, or loss of equipment per Company policy.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that your driver’s licence is current and valid
- Ensure that your driver’s licence qualifies you for the type of equipment you are operating.
- Report any changes about your health which may affect your ability to drive safely (e.g., diabetes, seizures, heart attack, high blood pressure).
- Follow all general safety regulations, traffic safety regulations, and other regulations pertaining to the operation of commercial vehicles.
- All other related duties as assigned by the site manager
- Ability to work alone and as a part of a team.
- Ability to provide a drug and alcohol clearance
- Work a 20/10 work shift rotation
- Working night shift where applicable
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Require a Class 1 or equivalent licence with a clean driver's abstract
- No conviction for impaired driving within the last 5 years.
- Have at least three (3) years driving experience on class 1 vehicles.
- Have a good knowledge of traffic safety and other regulations pertaining to the trucking industry
- Be trained and knowledgeable in the Hours-of-Service regulations
- Be trained and knowledgeable in Cargo securement
- Be trained and knowledgeable in Vehicle inspections
- Be trained and knowledgeable in Weights and Dimensions according to provincial regulations
- Have a good knowledge of general safety regulations.
- Be proficient at containing, immobilizing, and securing cargo.
- Standard First Aid an asset
- H2S Alive an asset
- TDG Certificate an asset
* Client requires all workers on site to be fully vaccinated
Benefits
Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.
Please forward resume and cover letter by applying directly to this job posting.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' skills and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.