Now Hiring – Class 5 Driver

Now Hiring – Class 5 Driver

Location: 2345 Alyth Road SE, Calgary (on a bus route)

Star will be moving to a new facility at 292156 Crosspointe Road, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac) and NOT on a bus route.

At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:

  • Competitive compensation and group benefit packages
  • Educational assistance program
  • Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
  • Employee home purchase program
  • Employee discounts.

Requirements

  • Completion of high school, must be able to read and write, and perform basic math.
  • Minimum 3 months of delivery experience.
  • Valid Class 5 licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
  • Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
  • Satisfactory completion of physical assessment.
  • Attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.
  • Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 lbs. without the assistance of mobile or powered equipment.
  • Physically able to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 24’ on flat or angled rooftops.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with building materials is good to have.
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission is preferred.
  • Ability to maneuver a trailer is a strong asset.
  • Crane experience is an asset.
  • Experience with rigging, load securement is an asset.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Yard Manager, as the Driver you are responsible for delivering building materials to customer homes or construction sites. You load, transport and unload materials manually.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Providing excellent customer service to all customers as a representative of the company.
  • Loading trucks in a safe and timely manner, minimizing down time in the yard.
  • Verifying accuracy of shipping documents.
  • Delivering materials via the most efficient route to remain on schedule.
  • Adhering to Star’s Safety Programs and standard operating procedures at all times.
  • Keeping equipment clean and in good operating condition, including completion of daily pre-trip inspections and site assessments.
  • Communicating clearly by expressing thoughts through conversation as well as in writing.
  • Handlings relations with the public, customers, suppliers, or others with tact and diplomacy.
  • Planning, organizing and visualizing materials in logical order when loading trucks as to avoid material breakage and maximize the load.
  • Problem solving and decision making as part of day to day tasks.
  • Using iPad apps for safety, inspections and proof of delivery (Site Docs, Bistrack).
  • Operating delivery units with courtesy and according to provincial regulations.

Work Conditions

You primarily work outdoors on job sites during regular business hours.  Work is mobile with exposure to potential accidents or occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather, heights, dust and noise. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Actions taken and decisions made directly impact the safety and health of others. Overtime may be required during the busy season.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.

None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.

We serve our clients with some of the most innovative building solutions available, including framing and finishing materials, engineered wood floor systems, trusses, drywall, insulation, and a wide selection of related supplies. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. 

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