Class 1 Driver - Brandon, Canada - Alternative Landscaping Ltd.

Alternative Landscaping Ltd.

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Brandon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Excavation Team at Alternative Landscaping Ltd.

works on a wide range of projects, including sewer and water installation, total lot clearing, demolition, site preparation excavation and backfilling.

We're looking for experienced Class 1 drivers to join our team.

About the Job:

Operate and drive primarily tractortrailer, tandem vehicles and straightbody trucks to transport goods and materials mainly on local and shorthaul routes; may drive special purpose trucks such as sand truck, concrete mixer, or dump trucks.
Perform pretrip, enroute and posttrip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment.
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting goods.
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, administer bills of lading, and manually or electronically maintain log.
Perform general labour duties on occasion to assist project crews.

Requirements:

Demonstrated work experience as a Class 1 Driver.
Practical experience with electronic/cellular equipment and software.
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
Valid Class 1 driver's license and clean driver's abstract.
Mechanical skills to correctly identify equipment issues.
Strong attention to detail (aware and observant) always to notice anything that may compromise job safety or construction tasks.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a vehicle and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Occasional heavy labour.
10 hour shifts standard; some weekend work may be required.
This is a seasonal, fulltime position that may lead into a yearround opportunity.
Wage is dependent upon experience.

What we offer:

Competitive starting wages based on experience; increases based on performance.
Fulltime seasonal work with the opportunity for yearround employment.
While occasional weekend work may be required, our norm is 10hour shifts Monday through Friday.

Flexible Language Requirement: