Fully Endorsed AZ Driver

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Health, Dental and Vision

Job summary

DECAST, a leading Canadian infrastructure manufacturer, is seeking an AZ Driver to operate tractor-trailer flat bed and related equipment. You will plan trips, secure loads, and communicate with dispatchers to ensure timely delivery from our Canadian facilities.

The role requires Class 1 or A license, air brake endorsement, and a minimum of five years of AZ experience. Competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent.
• Driver training course completion is an asset.
• Minimum of five years of AZ tractor-trailer experience.
• Class 1 or A license required.
• Air brake endorsement (Z) required.
• CVOR and Driver's Abstract with satisfactory results.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer flat bed and/or float load trucks weighing over 40,000 kg to transport goods and materials to customers.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport products.
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices.
• Ensure products are secured properly in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Operate boom trailers to assist with product loading/unloading.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems equipment and accessories.

Skills

AZ experience

Excellent communication

Safety awareness

Discretion and judgment

Public-facing professionalism

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Driver training course asset

Class 1 or A license

Air brake endorsement (Z)

Job description

DECAST is leading the Canadian infrastructure market, including water transmission, bridges, storm and sanitary, tunneling and engineered precast products. With nearly 700 employees and two locations, DECAST's state-of-the art manufacturing facility is one of the most technologically advanced in the world with the most extensive product line portfolio in the industry. Since 1989, the company has continually expanded, adding new products and entering new markets. Today, DECAST is the largest manufacturing facility for infrastructure products in Canada.

Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, the AZ Driver is responsible for operating and driving tractor-trailer flatbed trucks to transport and deliver DECAST infrastructure products. The AZ Driver assists with the preparation of plan trip logistics and obtaining required documentation for transportation, performing pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, ensuring products are loaded and secured properly and in accordance with safety requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and drive tractor-trailer flat bed and/ or float load trucks weighing over 40,000kg to transport goods and materials to customers
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport products
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices
• Ensure products are secured properly in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements
• Operate boom trailers to assist with product loading/ unloading
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, and brakes.

Skills, Education & Experience

• OSSD or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited driver training course of up to three months duration, through a vocational school or community college, is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience operating an AZ certified tractor-trailer flat bed and/ or float load trucks
• Class 1 or A license
• Air brake endorsement (Z)
• Insurance requires candidates to be at least 25 years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to cope with interruptions, work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when operating tractor-trailer/ equipment.
• Through working knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and equipment available to complete daily tasks (i.e. safety footwear and High-Visibility MTO approved personal protective equipment, etc.)
• Possess a current CVOR and Driver's Abstract with results satisfactory to the employer

Working at DECAST

• The range of pay for this position is $33.07 - $34.38 per hour
• Company paid Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Registered Pension Plan matched up to 5%
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company events
• On-site cafeteria
• Education Assistance Program
• And much more!