Driver, Class 5

Two Locations

• Star Building Materials at 2345 Alyth Road SE, Calgary which is on a great bus route!
• 292156 Crosspointe Road, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac) and NOT on a bus route.

Pay: $23-$26/hour, depending on experience

Why Join Us?

At Star Building Materials, our people make a difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career and offer you:

• Competitive compensation and group benefits (Extended health: medical, dental, vision plans; life and disability insurance; Employee and Family Assistance Plan)
• 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 driver’s licence and driver’s abstract with less than 7 demerits.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Job Overview

Reporting to the Logistics/Yard Supervisor, as the Driver you will deliver building materials to customer homes or construction sites. You also 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.
• Assisting forklift operators loading trucks as needed.
• 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.
• 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.