Truck Driver – Class 1- Heavy Haul

Title of the Job: Truck Driver – Class 1- Heavy Haul

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Truck Driver – Class 1- Heavy HaulAt Golderado, we’re constantly pushing the limits of what we’ve done in the past – propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we’d hire people who have their own voice and aren’t afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career (and Golderado) further.Key Information:

• Must be able to haul oversized equipment, as well as load and unload it.
• Must have a minimum 2- 5 years previous experience hauling all types of equipment including Trailers and Hydraulic Platform Trailers (Jeep/Lowboy makes preferred) and winch trucks.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Work Load dependent)
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Haul overweight heavy equipment to various locations, in a safe and professional manner.
• Load and unload heavy equipment.
• Read and understand transport plan and permits beforehand in order to know whether it is free from obstacles and is accessible.
• Assemble, configure, and dissemble Tractor Trailer combinations.
• Visually inspect all systems on a regular basis and prior to each movement to ensure compliance with appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and features.
• Assure all loads are correctly secured, and perform pre trip, and in trip inspections.
• Pilot over dimensional loads.
• Operate the truck and trailer combinations in a professional and experienced manner.
• Attend toolbox/safety meetings in a constructive and contributing manner.

Experience and Certifications:

• Experience hauling oversized heavy equipment.
• Experience operating equipment to load and unload required.
• A minimum 2- 5 years previous experience hauling all types of equipment including Trailers and Hydraulic Platform Trailers (Jeep/Lowboy/scissor neck/booster) and winch trucks required.
• Valid Class 1 License with a clean driver’s abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• You Posses the following:

• CSTS
• WHMIS- will be provided
• TDG- will be provided
• Willing to attend training as required and complete competencies for any and all equipment related to the heavy construction industry. (ie: dozers, excavators, graders, skidsteers, loaders, paving equipment- pavers, milling machines, packers (single drum, double drum, pneumatic, etc), backhoes, rock trucks, etc)
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Proficient in the English language- both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration.
• Time management skills.
• Good judgement and ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Understands the operations and limitations of the equipment.
• Mechanical ability to make minor repairs/adjustments when needed.
• Positive and professional attitude: commitment to provide superior customer service.
• Commitment to safety performance is a must.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

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Company Name: Golderado Contracting

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