Truck Driver

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full Time / Day Shift 

Positions Available: 1

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is  To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Truck Driver is responsible for transport and delivery of shipments.

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions.
• Maneuver truck into loading or unloading position.
• Position blocking and tie down cargo for transport.
• Assist in loading and unloading truck, when needed.
• Obtain customer signature for goods delivered.
• Keep records of materials and products transported.
• Maintain truck log according to regulations.
• Clean, inspect, and get vehicle serviced as needed.
• Attend toolbox meetings as required.
• Ensures that he wears the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Report personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtain medical attention as required.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• C lass 1 Driver’s License with Air brake endorsement (Z) required.
• Clean and current Commercial Vehicle Abstract.
• Minimum 10 years driving with winch experience.
• Structural steel experience required Valid certification or experience with Winch Operation.  
• Clean and current drivers abstract required .  
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading of trailers and of how to secure loads .  
• Dangerous Goods Training .  
• Load Securement Training .  
• OSSA BSO .  
• FLHA Training .  
• WHMIS .  
• Knowledge of maintaining logs for company owned trailers.  
• Able to work in and out of town including overnight at times within Alberta .  
• Comfortable with hav ing to be clean shaven to enter some sites .  
• Knowledge of Nonsmoking in vehicles rules .  

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work in all weather conditions and will be situated in a vehicle for the majority of the time.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: paying attention to the road for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, and limited lifting.

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