Truck Driver - Heavy Hauler

Golderado Contracting Corp; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado Contracting Corporation is seeking a Truck Driver - Heavy Hauler to transport oversized equipment across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

The role requires loading/unloading heavy equipment, following transport plans, and maintaining safety standards. On-call evenings and weekends are required, with health benefits, pension, RRSP matching, and vacation pay offered.

Qualifications

• Experience hauling oversized heavy equipment.
• Experience operating equipment to load and unload.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Haul heavy equipment to various locations in a safe, professional manner.
• Load and unload heavy equipment.
• Read and understand transport plan beforehand to ensure accessibility and obstacle-free path.
• Assemble, configure, and disassemble Tractor Trailer.
• Visually inspect systems prior to movement to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Oversized equipment hauling

Load/unload equipment

Communication

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CSTS 2020

WHMIS 2015

TDG

Job description

Truck Driver - Heavy Hauler

At Golderado, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career (and Golderado) further.

Key Information

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM -5:30 PM. (8 Hours regular time, 2 hours over time)
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends (on-call rotation)
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description

• Haul overed heavy equipment to various locations, in a safe and professional manner.
• Load and unload heavy equipment.
• Read and understand transport plan beforehand in order to know whether it is free from obstacles and is accessible.
• Assemble, configure, and dissemble of Tractor Trailer.
• Visually inspect all systems on a regular basis and prior to each movement to ensure compliance with appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and features.
• assure all transports are within load limits of equipment and correctly secured.
• Pilot over dimensional loads.
• Operate the trailers in simple and complex transports according to job requirements.
• Attend toolbox/safety meetings in a constructive and contributing manner.

Experience and Certifications

• Experience hauling oversized heavy equipment.
• Experience operating equipment to load and unload required.
• A minimum 2- 5 years previous experience hauling all types of equipment including Trailers and Hydraulic Platform Trailers (Jeep/Lowboy makes preferred) and winch trucks required.
• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015 and TDG is required.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Proficient in English language.
• Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration.
• Time management skills.
• Good judgement and ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Understands the operations and limitations of the equipment.
• Mechanical ability to make minor repairs when needed.
• Positive and professional attitude: commitment to provide superior customer service.
• Commitment to safety performance.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license is required.
• A clean driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education

Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.