Ready Mix Driver

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview
The role of Ready Mix Operator is responsible for the primary day-to-day delivery of Ready Mix Concrete to Job Sites (Home Owner and other Clients in the industries)  This role is also responsible for customer relationships, giving great service with a Friendly attitude to ensure customers receive a high-level delivery and Product from Lafarge.  This is a customer-facing role that requires a service-oriented mindset and a highly professional approach.
 

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Lafarge safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment by doing daily Pre and Post trip inspections, having 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 navigate around the City of Edmonton 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 weekends and evenings.
• Understand traffic rules and regulations in a commercial vehicle and be courteous on the road.
• Able to perform operation on electronic devices (Tablets, GPS, etc…)
• Able to lift >50lbs.

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Experience in a related field, an asset
• Lafarge Ready Mix Training Program provided.
• Understanding of building materials industry, including product knowledge, an asset.
• Needs to have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1Q – Drivers abstract REQUIRED when applying – Min 2 yrs Commercial driving experience required
• Able to drive manual transmission – 10 Speed or higher preferably

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform tasks on Electronic devices such as Tablets
• 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

Competencies

• Interpersonal savvy
• Customer interaction/customer focus
• Action-oriented/demonstrates drive
• Priority setting and time management
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Trust and credibility
• Peer relationships

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.
 

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.