Wapiti Gravel Suppliers | Class 1 Gravel Truck Driver 1

Subsidiary : Colas Western Canada Inc.

4201 93 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T4 Telephone : (780) 532-1790

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA. is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Summary

Are you a reliable and professional person with your Class 1? Do you have experience hauling gravel or other similar materials?

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will be apart of a company who values your contributions?

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of N.P.A. is currently looking for a Class 1 Driver for gravel hauling for the 2024 Construction Season.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate trucks in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment used is properly positioned.
• Ensure the on time delivery of materials, reducing bottlenecks in the construction process.
• Ensure all vehicle documents and applicable permits are valid and present in the vehicle.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Ensure the area above and around the truck is clear of overhead lines and other obstructions before raising the box to dump loads.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications Requirements

• Class 1 Drivers License.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years' experience within the road construction industry is preferred
• City and oilfield hauling experience is required.
• 2 to 3 years' hauling gravel or similar materials operating a tandem and / or wagon is required.
• Knowledge of road construction processes and industry requirements.

Working Conditions

• Schedule of Monday - Saturday up to 14 hours per day (weather dependent). Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor setting, which could include sitting for extended periods of time, wrist dexterity, inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What's In It For You?

We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, extended health benefits, company matching RRSP plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable and more!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.