Ready Mix Driver/Operator RMX ( Class 3Q and 1 )

Lafarge Africa Plc; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Ready Mix Driver/Operator to deliver high-quality concrete to various job sites. This role emphasizes customer relationships, requiring a friendly attitude and a commitment to service excellence. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, ensuring safety standards, and navigating the Grande Prairie area for timely deliveries. Join a company that values teamwork and offers training to help you succeed in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of safety and professionalism, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a related field preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Ready Mix Concrete to job sites with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Organization

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tablets

GPS

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Ready Mix Driver/Operator RMX ( Class 3Q and 1 )

Requisition ID: 11616

Location:

Grande Prairie, AB, CA, T8V 7J4

Pay Type: Hourly

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Ready Mix Operator is responsible for the primary day-to-day delivery of Ready Mix Concrete to Job Sites (Home Owner and other Clients in the industries). This role is also responsible for customer relationships, giving great service with a friendly attitude to ensure customers receive a high-level delivery and product from Lafarge. This is a customer-facing role that requires a service-oriented mindset and a highly professional approach.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

1. Adhere to all Lafarge safety and environmental policies and procedures.
2. Maintain equipment by doing daily pre and post trip inspections, having a good sense of accountability to keep equipment clean inside and out.
3. Build and maintain relationships of trust with customers in assigned geography. Own the satisfaction of these customers at all times.
4. Responsible for consistent and reliable customer service through delivery. Maintain a delivery service that is a positive, hassle-free experience for Lafarge’s customers.
5. Able to navigate around the City of Grande Prairie and surrounding areas, to maintain on-time deliveries.
6. Maintain strong working relationships with logistics, operations teams, and fellow operators.
7. Understand traffic rules and regulations in a commercial vehicle and be courteous on the road.
8. Open-minded and a quick learner and be able to perform operations on electronic devices (Tablets, GPS, etc.);
9. Lafarge Ready Mix Training Program provided.
10. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent
2. Required Work Experience: Experience in a related field preferred but not required; training is provided
3. Required Training/Certifications: Needs to have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1Q – Drivers abstract is REQUIRED when applying
4. Required Technical Skills: Able to operate manual transmission – 10 Speed or higher preferably

Additional Requirements:

1. Strong communicational skills required – English (Written, Reading, and Verbal)
2. Ability to perform tasks on electronic devices such as Tablets, Bluetooth mics, etc.
3. Relationship-building (External customers and internal Lafarge personnel)
4. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
5. Problem solving and decision making
6. Good sense of organization and keep equipment clean and presentable
7. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
8. Strong sense of teamwork
9. Have a flexible schedule. This position may require an individual to work different shifts as well be available weekends.
10. Able to lift >50lbs

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.