
Ready Mix Driver Calgary
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Overview
Ready Mix Drivers are responsible for the primary day-to-day delivery of Ready Mix Concrete to Job Sites within the Greater Calgary Area; home owner and industry clients. In this role as a Ready Mix Driver, you will be 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.
By applying for this position, you will be entered into our candidate pool for upcoming hiring opportunities in March and April. While we may not be hiring immediately, we will review your application and contact you if your qualifications align with our needs at that time. We carefully assess all applicants to ensure the best fit for our team when hiring decisions are made.
Please email your Resume AND Commercial Drivers' Abstract (5 years) to: lafargermxjobs@gmail.com.
Responsibilities:
As a Ready Mix Driver, you will:
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 customers.
Able to navigate around the City of Calgary 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/or evenings.
Understand traffic rules and regulations in a commercial vehicle and be courteous on the road.
Able to perform operation of electronic devices (Tablets, GPS, etc…)
Open minded and a quick learner
Lafarge Ready Mix Training Program provided.
Qualifications and qualities:
Education and Work Experience:
Grade 12 or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year of related experience. Preference given to those with construction and heavy equipment experience
Understanding of building materials industry, including product knowledge, an asset
Need to have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1Q – Drivers abstract REQUIRED
Construction and off road experience is an asset
Knowledge of the city of Calgary
Be able to lift > 50lbs.
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
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.
Area of focus
- Transportation
Required education level
- High school diploma
Years of experience
- Less than 2 years
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Understanding of building materials industry, including product knowledge, an asset
- Knowledge of the city of Calgary
- Be able to lift > 50lbs.
- 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