Lowboy Driver

Class 1 Lowboy Driver

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DeFord Contracting Inc. is looking for an _experienced and licensed_ **Class 1 Lowboy Driver** for Civil Construction city projects in and around the Greater Edmonton Area.

**Why work at DeFord Contracting Inc.?**
- We offer top wages based on experience
- All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (extended healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, employee assistance program, etc.)
- We host many company events (including holiday parties and summer BBQ’s)
- We offer a team-oriented environment, all within a very supportive and positive working environment

**Responsibilities**:

- Comply with safe working procedures and practices
- Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Load/haul all types of heavy equipment on and off lowboy
- Ensure loads are secured
- Haul various equipment to and from site
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- **Valid Class 1 license with Air Brake endorsement**:

- **2+ years’ experience driving/operating Lowboy -**_ **required**_
- _Must_ have experience hauling construction equipment
- Excellent knowledge of city and surrounding areas
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Experience doing proper pre trip inspections
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Basic computer skills required
- Reliable and a positive attitude
- DeFord Contracting Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all of our employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We seek to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and build a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities in which we live and serve._
- Key words: class 1 driver, heavy equipment operator, construction, driver, class 3 driver, truck driver_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $30.00-$36.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- driving/operating lowboys: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 License (required)
- CSTS 2020 (preferred)
- Clean 5 year Driver Abstract (please attach when applying) (preferred)
- Air Ticket (required)

Work Location: On the road