Class 1 Driver - Construction

Job summary

The Class 1 Driver will transport materials and equipment between active multi-family apartment construction sites. They are responsible for navigating challenging terrain, securing loads, and coordinating with site personnel to ensure safe loading and unloading.

Job details

Benefits: Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Vision insurance About The Role Rockport Commercial is looking for a highly skilled Class 1 Driver to haul various material and equipment for our active projects. The Class 1 Driver will be responsible for navigating between and directly on our active multi-family apartment construction sites. We are looking for someone who is comfortable navigating tight and challenging areas that require high attention to detail and precise maneuvers. Our fleet consists strictly of manual transmission (stick shift) trucks; you must be fully proficient with standard transmissions to be considered for this role. Key Responsibilities Transport materials and equipment between our active multifamily apartment construction sites. Ensure loads are properly secured using straps and/or chains depending on what is being hauled while following load securement rules and regulations. Meticulously navigate through rough terrain, mud, hills, and tight urban job sites. Expertly operate manual transmission trucks without riding the clutch or grinding gears. Follow and abide by all road laws and rules, weight rules, and Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) rules. Coordinate closely with site spotters and heavy equipment operators to position the truck perfectly for loading and unloading. Conduct daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections—checking brakes, tires, and fluids—while documenting results and performing basic preventative maintenance to ensure the truck is safe and site-ready. What We’re Looking For Must have experience on construction sites, drivers with road only experience will not be considered. Someone with a high level of attention to detail and safety standards while operating our vehicles. Experience hauling lowbed trailers is considered a strong asset. Someone who is willing to step out of the truck and assist with tasks on the ground when needed. Experience hauling oversized loads and obtaining permits is considered a strong asset. Qualifications Proven mastery of manual transmission (standard/stick shift) commercial vehicles. Drivers with automatic-only restrictions on their licenses will not be considered. A valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean commercial driving abstract. Must maintain a medically fit status with a valid MPI Driver Medical Certificate. Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience specifically on construction sites or industrial yards. Capability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb into truck beds, and secure heavy chains or straps.

What you’ll do

The Class 1 Driver will transport materials and equipment between active multi-family apartment construction sites. They are responsible for navigating challenging terrain, securing loads, and coordinating with site personnel to ensure safe loading and unloading.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 Driver's License and have at least 2 years of commercial driving experience on construction sites. Proficiency in operating manual transmission trucks is mandatory, along with the ability to perform physical tasks on the ground.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Listed skills

• Load Securement · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Class 1 driving
• Manual transmission operation
• Construction site navigation
• Load securement
• Safety inspections
• Preventative maintenance
• Hauling oversized loads
• Heavy equipment coordination
• Attention to detail
• Site safety standards
• Commercial Driving
• Load Securement
• Valid Driver's License
• Materials Transport
• Brakes
• Clutch
• Heavy Equipment
• Grinding
• Tires
• Safety Standards
• Transmission
• Loading And Unloading
• Vision Insurance
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Class 1 Driver
• Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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