Truck Driver

Colas Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasonal Truck Driver to join their dynamic team in East Kootenay, BC. This role involves operating trucks safely in city traffic, performing thorough inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety legislation. With over 30 years of experience in road construction and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, this company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about driving and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow in a high-performance organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

In-house training

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to operate trucks safely and perform daily inspections.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and road construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck unit in city traffic and perform trip inspections.
• Maintain daily logs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Truck operation

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of road construction procedures

Safety hazard identification

Education

Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License

Job description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Mission

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is looking to hire a seasonal Truck Driver based in East Kootenay, BC.

Main Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate a Truck unit in city traffic.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and loaded, ensuring safety and road worthiness.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary paperwork.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Skills

• Ability to safely operate and perform daily inspections on trucks.
• Some mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to back up efficiently and safely.
• Knowledge of road construction procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable safety legislation and ability to perform pre and post trip equipment checks and accurately complete driver log books.
• Ability to identify safety hazards.

Requirements

• Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License Required.

Working Conditions

• Travel as required.
• Overtime as required.
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Compensation Data

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is minimum $34.84. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.