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Truck Driver

Fonthill Lumber & Trusses is a prominent supplier of lumber, roof trusses, moldings, and doors. We pride ourselves on having established a reputation for delivering the highest quality products and customer service to builders and homeowners across the Niagara region. Our company has been around since 1951 and many of our relationships with the clients have been maintained for decades. We are currently a part of the Alpa Lumber group of companies.

Fonthill Lumber stands out among competition for a number of reasons. For any residential or commercial projects, we are able to provide a large variety of wood-related products – from moldings to doors, lumber takeoffs, and roof trusses. We offer prompt and courteous deliveries, and our knowledgeable staff is always available to advise you on choosing the best products for your project needs. Finally, we treat each customer’s requirements with individual care and dedication.

What We are Looking for: Truck Driver

We are currently looking for a Truck Driver to join our team. Everyone is welcome to apply even those without prior experience! We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals for the position. The successful candidates will be provided on-the-job training with lots of room to grow!

The following are the duties for the TRUCK DRIVER:

Inspections:

• Inspect vehicle by completing a vehicle circle check at the beginning of every shift.
• Ensure vehicle is equipment with all safety protocols.
• Make certain vehicle has been fully fueled.
• Report any defect of vehicle to Shipper.

Planning:

• Understand route and location to customer service location.

Conditions:

• Driving truck with trailer in heavy traffic ranging from 15 minutes to 4 hours
• Must be able to deal with customers and the general public in a courteous and respectful manner
• Driving from 100 to 300 or more kilometers daily in all weather conditions

Documentation:

• Make sure log books are to be accurately completed and handed in on time.
• Ensure delivery slips are signed by customer upon delivery
• Logs are to be accurately completed and handed in on time or completed on tablet

Delivery:

• Driver is responsible to ensure safe and prompt delivery of materials to scheduled locations or site.

Measures & Monitoring:

• Collect or receive payment of accounts, ensuring accuracy of payment including but not limited to return of material as per schedule
• Ensure truck and or equipment is safely and securely stored and advises shipping supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs

Organisational Control:

• Able to manage delivery workload through contact with shipper
• 407 use must be cleared with your Supervisor and or Management
• Must operate within the laws of the city and province
• Must conform to company policy as outlined in the “Truck Fleet (Driver) Review”

What we need:

• Valid Class 1/3 or A/D license and airbrakes/Z endorsement or equivalent;
• Knowledge and understanding of transportation and logistics operations;
• Knowledge of GPS and other navigation tools;
• Weight handling up to 100 lbs;
• Good knowledge of English and good customer service skills;
• Previous experience is an asset but not required – on-the-job training would be provided;
• No formal education is required;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time, temporary position with at least 40 hours of work per week;
• Hourly rate of $23.50, overtime rate 1.5 your hourly rate applies after 40 hours of work per week;
• Work Location: 2601 Hwy #20 East, Unit 7, Thorold, Ontario, L0S 1E6
• Able and willing to work construction hours (6:00am-6:00pm weekdays and occasional weekends and Stat holidays) as business needs dictates, in a fast-paced environment with continuous change;
• Willing to assist new drivers with licensing requirements and on-job ongoing training;
• Comfortable working in a high stress environment where expense targets must be achieved.
• Able to work in a lumber yard environment with noise, debris, unsecured materials etc. where attention, caution, and care must be exercised to avoid personal injury
• Able to wear protective equipment like hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses and safety vests.
• Requires physical stamina to stand and/or sit throughout the shift and strap downloads securely.

So what’s the first step to your exciting new career with Fonthill Lumber & Trusses?

We are accepting online applications and welcome all qualified people interested in this opportunity. While we appreciate and value all applicants, only those who will be selected to interview will be contacted.

Tamarack Roof Trusses is committed to supporting an inclusive, barrier- free recruitment and selection process in a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.