Truck Driver Picker / Log Loader

Stella-Jones; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Truck Driver to operate commercial vehicles for transporting poles across Canada and the USA. The role involves loading/unloading, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a valid CDL/AZ license and a strong safety awareness. Join a leading company committed to employee growth and safety.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Retirement program (RRSP) with company match

Company Share Purchase Program with contribution match

Qualifications

• 3 years of trucking experience preferred.
• Valid CDL and/or AZ Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial truck for deliveries across provinces and potentially to the USA.
• Load and unload poles using log loader/boom.
• Maintain truck logs and perform DOT inspections.

Skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Mechanical skills

Job description

Posted Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5 : 00 a.m.

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Position Summary

Operate commercial truck short haul, long haul with the operation of a truck mounted picker / log loader to transport and unload poles to and from specified destinations by performing the duties below :

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver to customer yards and job site locations including multiple provinces, and potentially cross-border state delivery (USA).
• Load and unload poles using a log loader / boom with grapple attachment, placing poles into yard bunks, and onto other truck / trailer combinations.
• Maintain records, documents, permits and valid licenses for assigned truck / equipment.
• Assist in maintenance and service of the trucks, yard, and support equipment as required.
• Drive truck to destination including during adverse weather conditions and emergency storm response.
• Responsible for quantities and correct sizes and types to match shipping and receiving tickets to ensure accurate inventory.
• Ensure load tickets are signed, dated, and submitted on time upon completion.
• Maintain truck log according to provincial, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain phone contact with Dispatch / Supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip DOT inspections on truck and trailer, check oil, coolant, tires, connections and pins, etc.
• Perform emergency roadside repair such as changing lights and small mechanical problems.
• Installation of tire chains if required.
• Properly secure cargo per DOT regulations.
• Able to climb on the trailer / load to install load support / tension chain.
• Responsible for safety, DOT, provincial and OSHA awareness.
• Participate and contribute to company safety programs.
• Overnight stays required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Trucking : 3 years (preferred).

License / Certification

• CDL and / or AZ Driver's License (required).

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including :

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.