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Ready Mix Driver Calgary

Requisition ID:  11016
Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7H7

Pay Type:  Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Ready Mix Drivers are responsible for the primary day-to-day delivery of Ready Mix Concrete to Job Sites within the Greater Calgary Area; home owner and industry clients. In this role as a Ready Mix Driver, you will be responsible for customer relationships, giving great service with a Friendly attitude to ensure customers receive a high-level delivery and Product from Lafarge. This is a customer-facing role that requires a service-oriented mindset and a highly professional approach.

 

By applying for this position, you will be entered into our candidate pool for upcoming hiring opportunities in March and April. While we may not be hiring immediately, we will review your application and contact you if your qualifications align with our needs at that time. We carefully assess all applicants to ensure the best fit for our team when hiring decisions are made.

 

Please email your Resume AND Commercial Drivers' Abstract (5 years) to: lafargermxjobs@gmail.com.

 

Responsibilities:

As a Ready Mix Driver, you will:

  • Adhere to all Lafarge safety and Environmental policies and procedures.

  • Maintain equipment by doing daily Pre and Post trip inspections, having a good sense of accountability to keep equipment clean inside and out.

  • Build and maintain relationships of trust with customers in assigned geography.  Own the satisfaction of these customers at all times.

  • Responsible for consistent and reliable customer service through delivery.  Maintain a delivery service that is a positive, hassle-free experience for Lafarge customers.

  • Able to navigate around the City of Calgary and surrounding areas, to maintain on-time deliveries.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with Logistics, and Operations teams as well as fellow operators.

  • Have a flexible schedule.  This position may require an individual to work different shifts as well be available weekends and/or evenings.

  • Understand traffic rules and regulations in a commercial vehicle and be courteous on the road.

  • Able to perform operation of electronic devices (Tablets, GPS, etc…)

  • Open minded and a quick learner

  • Lafarge Ready Mix Training Program provided.

Qualifications and qualities:

  • Education and Work Experience:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent

  • A minimum of 1 year of related experience. Preference given to those with construction and heavy equipment experience

  • Understanding of building materials industry, including product knowledge, an asset

  • Need to have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1Q – Drivers abstract REQUIRED

  • Construction and off road experience is an asset

  • Knowledge of the city of Calgary

  • Be able to lift > 50lbs.

Job-Specific Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to perform tasks on Electronic devices such as Tablets

  • Relationship-building (External customers and internal Lafarge personnel)

  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Problem solving and decision making

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong sense of teamwork

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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