Job Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview: Ready Mix Drivers are responsible for the primary day-to-day delivery of Ready Mix Concrete to Job Sites (Home Owner and Commercial). This role has a focus on customer relationships, providing great service with a positive attitude to ensure customers receive high-level delivery and Product from Lafarge. This is a customer-facing role that requires a service-oriented mindset and a professional approach. Responsibilities: Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Lafarge safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment by doing daily Pre and Post trip inspections, have a good sense of accountability to keep equipment clean inside and out.
• Build and maintain relationships of trust with customers in assigned geography. Own the satisfaction of these customers at all times.
• Responsible for consistent and reliable customer service through delivery. Maintain a delivery service that is a positive, hassle-free experience for Lafarge’s customers.
• Able to coordinate around Fort McMurray and surrounding areas, to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Logistics and Operations teams as well as fellow operators.
• Have a flexible schedule. This position may require an individual to work different shifts as well be available most weekends.
• Understand traffic rules and regulations in a commercial vehicle and be courteous on the road.
• Participate in Lafarge Ready Mix Training Program
• Able to lift >50lbs.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1 Drivers License. Drivers abstract is required with application submission.
• At least 5 years of experience driving trucks is preferred.
• Ready Mix Driver experience preferred but not necessary.
• Understanding of building materials industry, including product knowledge, an asset.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• No site ban in effect
• Live in Fort McMurray area
• Relationship-building (External customers and internal Lafarge personnel)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem solving and decision making
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of teamwork

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required. LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.