Gravel Truck and Pup Driver

Job summary

The driver is responsible for operating a gravel truck and pup trailer to haul materials for residential and commercial construction projects. They must also perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.

Job details

Gravel Truck & Pup Driver Kidco Construction is a complete constructions solutions company specializing in residential earthworks, underground utility excavation, and basement excavation for residential and commercial projects throughout Calgary, Alberta. With nearly four decades of experience, Kidco delivers end-to-end construction solutions from initial site preparation and infrastructure installation through to foundation excavation, equipment repair, and material hauling. Kidco is currently seeking a skilled and safety-oriented Gravel Truck and Pup Driver to join our growing Material Hauling division. Candidate Requirements: * Minimum 2 years operating a Gravel Truck with a pup trailer * Valid Class 1 license with a clean driver’s abstract (required) * Able to complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections * Professional and respectful when operating on public roadways * Physically capable of performing labor tasks (lifting, bending, crouching) * Works effectively both independently and within a team Typical Schedule: * Monday to Saturday: 10-12 hours per day What We Offer: * Competitive wage based on experience * Overtime Pay: After 8 hours each day and 44 hours per week * Comprehensive Benefits Package: Provided by Open Circle, covering dental, vision, health care, prescription medication, and life insurance. Includes Teladoc services for online or video consultations with doctors, kicking in after 300 hours and a one-month waiting period. * Pay increases for strong performers * Vacation/Holiday Pay: 9.6% of each cheque * Enhanced RRSP Matching Program: Contribute to your self-directed RSP and receive a 100% matching contribution from Kidco, maximizing your retirement savings. Joining Kidco Construction means becoming part of a team that values hard work and dedication. We offer a competitive hourly wage, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a safety-conscious environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume.

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for operating a gravel truck and pup trailer to haul materials for residential and commercial construction projects. They must also perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 license with a clean driver's abstract and have at least 2 years of experience operating a gravel truck with a pup trailer. The role requires physical capability for labor tasks and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Benefits

• Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health insurance • Prescription medication coverage • Life insurance • Teladoc services • Overtime pay • Vacation pay • Holiday pay • RRSP matching program

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Gravel truck operation
• Pup trailer operation
• Pre-trip inspection
• Post-trip inspection
• Safety compliance
• Material hauling
• Heavy equipment operation
• Teamwork
• Physical labor
• Equipment Repair
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Underground Utilities
• Excavation
• Self-Discipline
• Medical Prescription

Job areas

• Construction
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Truck Driver
• Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers