Ready Mix Drivers

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 70,000 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 

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: 

• 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

Qualification 

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
• Able to lift >50lbs.
• Must be able to work on Industrial Oil Sands sites in RMWB

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.