
Class 1 Driver - Aggregates (Opal, AB)
Peaskie Minerals
Opal, AB T0A 1N6, Canada
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Class 1 Driver
Less than 2 years
Class 1 Driver's License
About Us
MC Peaskie Transportation Services Inc., is a trucking company focused on the transportation of aggregates within Alberta to supply the Western Canadian markets. Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.
Wage Rate: $34.22/hour-36.30/hour
We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Annual boot allowance
- Travel allowance
- Company paid sick days
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive benefit plan
- Opportunities for growth within the company
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate Super B trucks (side dump trailers) to transport aggregates such as sand and gravel to designated locations.
- Short pit to pit hauling
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Adhere to all DOT regulations and company policies regarding safe driving and cargo handling.
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, delivery schedules, and any incidents or mechanical issues.
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of aggregates, verifying the weight and type of materials.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, scale house operators, and other team members to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues.
- Maintain the cleanliness and general upkeep of the truck, reporting any maintenance needs promptly.
- Follow route and time schedules to meet delivery deadlines efficiently.
- Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with clients during deliveries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Training
- Class 1 Drivers’ License with a clean commercial drivers abstract.
- Proven experience operating Super B trucks (side dump trailers) or similar heavy-duty vehicles.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to conduct thorough vehicle inspections and perform minor maintenance tasks.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to handle heavy materials and perform manual tasks as required.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Competencies
- Demonstrates professionalism
- Displays excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and part of a team
- Establishes high degree of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure
- Displays exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to communicate well with supervisors and staff, and to foster positive work relationships
- Must comply with the company’s pre-employment testing requirements
Pre-Employment Screening
- Drug and Alcohol testing
- Audiometry
- Criminal Record Check
- Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.22-$36.30 per hour
Area of focus
- Transportation
Required education level
- High school diploma
Years of experience
- Less than 2 years
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Proven experience operating Super B trucks (side dump trailers) or similar heavy-duty vehicles.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to conduct thorough vehicle inspections and perform minor maintenance tasks.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to handle heavy materials and perform manual tasks as required.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrates professionalism
- Displays excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and part of a team
- Establishes high degree of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure
- Displays exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to communicate well with supervisors and staff, and to foster positive work relationships
- Must comply with the company’s pre-employment testing requirements