Class 1 Driver

Dick's Lumber; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Company pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dick's Lumber in Calgary is seeking a safety‑conscious, customer‑service minded Class 1 Truck Driver with Moffett experience to join our team and reliably deliver materials to private homes and construction sites.

You will prepare trucks, load and secure truss systems, complete all required paperwork, communicate with the yard in real time, perform daily vehicle inspections, and uphold safety procedures on every job.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 (with air) driver's license with Clean Driver's Abstract.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience using a Moffett.
• Good knowledge of city roadways and ability to source alternative routes.
• Fluent in English with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicle for product delivery to homes and construction sites and verifies that all truss systems are securely loaded and wrapped as needed for protection from the elements.
• Ensures that all accompanying paperwork is completed and accompanies each shipment.
• Communicates with the Yard in real time via two-way radio and cell phone to receive instructions and provide status updates.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance on tractor-trailer, including documenting daily inspections and ensuring safety equipment and all maintenance documentation are in place.
• Follows safe operating procedures and advises supervisor of potential hazards.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Class 1 license

Moffett experience

English communication

Safety minded

Job description

Dick's Lumber - Calgaryis looking for a safety conscious, customer service driven team player to join the team as a Class 1 Truck Driver with Moffett experience. The Driver is responsible for the safe operation of a commercial vehicle, the Moffett, and the transportation of materials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares vehicle for product delivery to both private homes and construction sites and verifies that all truss systems are securely loaded and wrapped as needed for protection from the elements.
• Ensures that all accompanying paperwork is completed and accompanies each shipment.
• Communicates with the Yard in real time and operates a two-way radio and cell phone to receive instructions and provide status updates.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance on tractor-trailer, including documenting daily inspections and ensuring safety equipment and all maintenance documentation are in place.
• Follows safe operating procedures and advises supervisor of potential hazards.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid Class 1 (with air) driver's license with Clean Driver's Abstract.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience using a Moffett.
• Good knowledge of city roadways, maintaining awareness of road restrictions and having the ability to source alternative routes.
• Moderate manual dexterity is required to drive the truck, manually load and unload material and secure the loads and place the crossers.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to traffic, dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather.
• Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required. High Vis Vest will be provided.
• Frequently on the road and travelling to job and construction sites.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.