Backhoe operator Jobs in Cambridge, ON

This opportunity can be based in Cambridge, Mississauga, or London.

What you need to be successful in the role

• Minimum 21 years of age
• One year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Maximum three demerit points (preferred)
• Zero convictions or out-of-service events on CVOR abstract (preferred)
• Criminal record search (no offences under Criminal Code of Canada)
• Valid Class AZ or Class 1 driver’s licence
• Must be Cross border capable
• Professional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning team
• Some runs will require a FAST card
• Trucks must not be older than 7 years from the current calendar year. Trucks older than 7 years may be considered for approval through a review process.

We offer

• Average 2200 to 2400 miles per week
• Premium for O/Os with 2 or more units
• Competitive rate per mile
• Paid biweekly via direct deposit
• Discounts on Parts and Tires
• Access to our shops at discounted rates
• Option to join Group Benefits
• No paint code.
• Open door policy
• Safety Incentives
• Paid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discounts

Owner Operators run a 300 – 500-mile radius from the terminal. Lanes of travel are states east of the Mississippi river, including East Coast States, mainly NJ, PA, VA, Mid West some 401 corridor including Greater Montreal. All dispatches are done in a priority sequence based on driver, customer, and load requirements. There is no forced New York City (Boroughs) dispatch.
Our expectation is to have a minimum of 5 full days of 24-hour availability or more. We like to run you according to your available hours and within legal requirements, which could mean running over the weekend.

From our customers to our drivers, we know that in the transportation industry, people are our driving force.
We are always challenging ourselves to build new standards of quality and performance through leadership, respect, commitment, transparency, and teamwork.
We ensure that people are our first priority. Driven by service and powered by people: At Challenger, we deliver, we go the distance.