Hiring Ready Mix Driver
- Dufferin Concrete
- Full time
- Hamilton
- Competitive Salary
Who we are
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.
We are a member of CRH plc, a global building materials company with a proud and successful history, a strong track record of performance and a clear commitment to safety and ethical business practices. The company employs over 90,000 people in 37 countries around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of concrete products in a safe and efficient manner
- Provide prompt and effective customer service
- Maintain a clean and mechanically sound truck
- Perform plant and yard duties as assigned
What you need to have:
Requirements:
- Must have a valid AZ/DZ driver’s license with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR
- Must be comfortable driving 9-speed manual transmission
- Minimum of one-year truck driving experience is preferred
- Must complete a satisfactory background check and medical exam
- Knowledgeable and respectful of the Highway Traffic Act and Municipalities Bylaws
- Be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and different shifts as required (Normal shift is 8-12 hours)
- Perform circle checks, including air brakes and operate various transmissions
- Ability to transport material with attention to detail and emphasis on safety
- Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in functional condition
- Ability to follow safety operating and work procedures
- Physical ability to lift up-to 50 pounds and operate equipment under a wide range of ambient temperatures for extended periods of time.
Dimensions:
- Have excellent hearing and visual concentration skills
- Great problem-solving skills; come up with solutions to problems that work for everyone.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, solve unexpected issues and anticipate future customer needs
- Great interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
- Team oriented, efficient and collaborative. Willing to help out and work effectively across Dufferin Concrete/CRH to achieve our goals
Why Choose Dufferin Concrete?
- Competitive wages with comprehensive health benefits and pension
- Local work (no long haul or overnights away from home)
- Ample opportunity for overtime during peak season
- Yearly boot allowance and all PPE provided
- Job related and safety training provided regularly
