Class 3 Driver /Mechanical Assembly

Foremost; Town of Stettler; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Foremost in Stettler, AB, is hiring a Class 3 Driver/Mechanical Truck Assembly to operate semi-trucks and assemble components as part of a team, reporting to the Foreman for Truck Assembly. The role includes local driving, maintenance scheduling, and coordinating with shifts across departments.

The position requires reading blueprints, basic computer skills, and mechanical aptitude, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficient production of hydrovac trucks.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 driver's license with air brakes endorsement (driver's abstract required).
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs as needed.
• Mechanical experience and aptitude.
• Able to read blueprints and measuring devices.
• Safety training is an asset and will be provided as required.
• Basic computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles to transport goods on local or short-distance routes.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service status per regulations.
• Load, secure, and unload materials within legal weight and size limits.
• Perform pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip inspections for safety and maintenance.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, or damages.
• Schedule maintenance as required.
• Work in truck assembly 25% of the time during downtime and assemble major/minor sub-assemblies.
• Maintain organized work area, fill systems with fluids, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Reading measuring devices

Basic computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Initiative

Safety conscious

Job description

Description

Foremost has an immediate opportunity for a Class 3 Driver/ Mechanical Truck Assembly in our Stettler facility, reporting into the Foreman for Truck Assembly. The position is key responsible for operating our semi-trucks and performing all aspects of truck assembly while working with other employees as part of a team, and in cooperation/collaboration with other shifts and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate vehicles to transport goods and materials on local or short-distance routes.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial regulations.
• Load, secure, and unload materials safely according to legal weight and size limits.
• Complete pre-trip, enroute, and post rip check on brakes, tires, lights, and equipment for mechanical issues and safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Responsible for paying for any traffic violations/tickets that you may receive.
• Responsible for scheduling maintenance as required.
• Working in the truck assembly 25% of the time on downtime
• Install or assemble any major or minor sub-assemblies in hydrovac trucks and related components.
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Fill vehicle systems with fluids, coolants, and oil.
• Ensures assemblies meet quality and performance requirements.
• Performs other tasks related to his/her classification.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 3 drivers license with air brakes endorsement is required (drivers abstract is required).
• Able to lift a maximum of 50lbs at times as required by the job.
• Mechanical experience and aptitude
• Basic computer skills are a definite plus, but not necessary.
• Able to read blueprints and several types of measuring devices.
• Work in a crouched position at times, crawl under trucks, climb ladders, and stand on concrete floors for lengthy periods as needed to do various job tasks.
• Maintains a set of tools required to perform assembly functions.
• Safety Training an asset but will train as required.
• Initiative-taking, with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and safety

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 575 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more useful and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about.