E Construction | Tack Truck Driver

Job title: E Construction | Tack Truck Driver

Company: Colas

Job description: Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.10130 – 21 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1W7 Telephone: (780) 467-7701E Construction, 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.SummaryAre you a reliable, professional and knowledgeable Tack Truck Operator? Do you enjoy travelling and seeing what Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories have to offer? We are hiring a Tack Truck Operator for our mobile crew.This role will operate the Tack Truck to applying various asphalt based tack coats before paving operations to help asphalt adhere to the road structure.Key Responsibilities

• Proper machine startup, operation, and shutdown knowledge.
• Operate the distributor safely and efficiently.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to the required work area and emulsion distribution rates.
• Filling asphalt and burner fuel tanks, cleaning and setting spray bars, and cleaning excess asphalt out of tanks.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report any mechanical or safety issues to supervisors.
• Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness.
• Work with the asphalt paving crew when the distributor is not required.
• Other related construction labour duties as required.

Qualifications | Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Class 5 driver’s license required
• Minimum 5-7 years experience within the road construction industry
• Minimum 3-5 years experience operating a Tack Truck is required

Working Conditions

• Schedule of 6 working days and 1 day off (weather dependent). Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
• Ability to work out-of-town and remote locations is required. Accommodations and Live Out Allowance is applicable in most situations.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment 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, and more!If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!E Construction 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 E Construction, however only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:02:22 GMT

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