Logistics Jobs in Angus, ON

DECAST is leading the Canadian infrastructure market, including water transmission, bridges, storm and sanitary, tunneling and engineered precast products. With nearly 700 employees and two locations, DECAST's state-of-the art manufacturing facility is one of the most technologically advanced in the world with the most extensive product line portfolio in the industry. Since 1989, the company has continually expanded, adding new products and entering new markets. Today, DECAST is the largest manufacturing facility for infrastructure products in Canada.

Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, the AZ Driver is responsible for operating and driving tractor-trailer flatbed trucks to transport and deliver DECAST infrastructure products. The AZ Driver assists with the preparation of plan trip logistics and obtaining required documentation for transportation, performing pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, ensuring products are loaded and secured properly and in accordance with safety requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and drive tractor-trailer flat bed and/ or float load trucks weighing over 40,000kg to transport goods and materials to customers
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport products
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices
• Ensure products are secured properly in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements
• Operate boom trailers to assist with product loading/ unloading
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, and brakes.

Skills, Education & Experience

• OSSD or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited driver training course of up to three months duration, through a vocational school or community college, is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience operating an AZ certified tractor-trailer flat bed and/ or float load trucks
• Class 1 or A license
• Air brake endorsement (Z)
• Insurance requires candidates to be at least 25 years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to cope with interruptions, work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when operating tractor-trailer/ equipment.
• Through working knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and equipment available to complete daily tasks (i.e. safety footwear and High-Visibility MTO approved personal protective equipment, etc.)
• Possess a current CVOR and Driver's Abstract with results satisfactory to the employer

Working at DECAST

• The range of pay for this position is $33.07 - $34.38 per hour
• Company paid Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Registered Pension Plan matched up to 5%
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company events
• On-site cafeteria
• Education Assistance Program
• And much more!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

DECAST is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodation may be provided upon request, to support candidates' participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.