Job Description

Position: Tandem Driver/Labour

Department: Field

Reports to: Dispatcher/ Operations Manager/Superintendent/Foreman

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

- Operate and drive trucks to transport materials to and from job sites.

-Manual Labour

- Haul and drive materials to dump sites.

- Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.

- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.

- Perform emergency roadside repairs.

- Record information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in logbook or on on-board computer.

- Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using cellular phone.

Working Conditions:

Long Hours (8-14 hour days)

Days, evenings, and weekends
Dusty
Weather Conditions vary: Hot, Cold, Windy, Rain.
Sit for long periods.

Other Training:

There will be various training opportunities to support your position including Professional, Developmental and Safety. You will be expected to participate in training that the company sees fit for your position.

-Professional Work Shops
-Development Work Shops
-Safety Orientations - Company and contractor
-Safety Courses ex. First aid, Flagger training, WHIMIS

Safety:

North West Paving Ltd. strives for an outstanding safety record. In order to fulfill all OH&S, COR, and Company Safety Program requirements, we require the participation of all employees, supervisors and foremen. The following will be required of you:

- Review, understand and follow all Safety Policies and Procedures
- Follow OH&S guidelines
- Participate in Hazard Assessments, Job site inspections, and Equipment Maintenance

- Inspection, near-miss or Accident-Incident forms.
- Inform the Safety Manager of all Incidents, Accidents, Near-misses, and Safety Infractions.
- Participate in Safety Toolbox Talks
- Implement Safety into all tasks related to your scope of work
- Ensure proper use of PPE

Documentation:

It is the goal of North West Paving to retain employees and follow Labor relation standards. Proper documentation is required to protect the company as well as the employees from possible issues that could arise. The following documentation will be implemented and must be completed for proper investigation, and to improve productivity and performance. You will be responsible to review, incorporate and sign the following when provided to you by your supervisor:

- Employee Reprimand Documentation
- Employee performance evaluation
- Employee Termination Form - Each Section must be completed. In the case of a Termination, a reason must be provided, and all supporting documentation must be attached. (Previous Infraction/Reprimand documentation).

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

-Maintain standards of conduct

-be punctual
-be respectful

-possess cultural and political awareness and sensitivity

-be flexible

-demonstrate sound work ethics

-be consistent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

RRSP match
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-04-23