Truck Driver

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary

Operate commercial truck short haul, long haul with the operation of a truck mounted picker/log loader to transport and unload poles to and from specified destinations by performing the duties below:

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Deliver to customer yards and job site locations including multiple provinces, potentially cross-border state delivery (USA)
• Load and unload poles by using a log loader/boom with grapple attachment and including other trucks. They will be placing poles into yard bunks, and onto other truck/trailer combinations. Delivers to customer yards and job site locations, including staking loads
• Maintain in vehicle, documents, permits and valid licenses for assigned truck/equipment.
• Assist in maintenance scheduling service of the trucks, yard and support equipment as required.
• Drive truck to destination including during adverse weather conditions and emergency storm response.
• Responsible for quantities and correct sizes and types to match shipping and receiving tickets to ensure accurate inventory.
• Ensure load tickets are signed, dated, and submitted on time upon completion.
• Maintain truck log according to provincial, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain phone contact with Dispatch to receive delivery instructions whilst working with plant operations to utilize maximum efficiency
• Perform daily pre and post-trip DOT inspections on truck and trailer, check oil, coolant, tires, connections and pins, etc.
• Installation of tire chains if required.
• Properly secures cargo per DOT regulations.
• Responsible for safety, DOT, provincial and OSHA awareness
• Participate and contribute to company safety programs.
• Overnight stays are required and schedule can include periods of time away with rests on the road
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Vehicle cleanliness and care

Experience:

• Trucking: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Commercial DL and/or AZ Driver's License (required)

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage 
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.