Ready Mixer Driver (Class 1 and 3)

Heidelberg Materials North America; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure, long-term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Overtime available

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled truck driver to safely operate 5-axle and trailer trucks across worksites in Canada. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, load and unload materials, and follow routes and schedules to support daily operations.

The role requires the ability to operate both manual and automatic vehicles, strong independent work ethic, and clear communication with dispatch and customers. Unionized environment with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 License is required
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• Post-offer pre-employment physical examination and background check will be conducted

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 5-axle truck or trailer truck to transport materials to and from worksites.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.
• Load and unload materials efficiently while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.
• Follow designated routes, schedules, and delivery requirements to support daily operations.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch, plant teams, and customers to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Safe driving

Heavy trucks

Manual & automatic transmission

Independent work

Communication

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operate a 5-axle truck or trailer truck to transport materials to and from worksites.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.
• Load and unload materials efficiently while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.
• Follow designated routes, schedules, and delivery requirements to support daily operations.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch, plant teams, and customers to ensure smooth workflow.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong commitment to safe driving and compliance with transportation and site protocols
• Demonstrated capability to operate heavy trucks and related equipment
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic vehicles
• Strong judgment and ability to work independently in various conditions
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support collaborative operations

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination and background check.
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 License is required
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $36.33 -$36.60
• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

This position is part of a unionized environment. Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and work schedules, are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.