Yardman / Driver

**Yardman / Driver**

**Why Work Here**

New West Truck Centres has access to the latest tools and equipment. We have a dedicated team of experts and take pride in our superior customer service. Working as a Yardman/Driver in the heavy duty trucking industry can be a rewarding career choice. With the continued growth of the trucking industry, our success has allowed us to expand our operation to include a Yardman / Driver.

**Treated Well.**

Your direct manager is a well-respected and knowledgeable leader who always remains calm and collected, even in the most challenging situations. They genuinely care about the employees and take the time to listen to their concerns, offering guidance and support when needed.

**Trained Well.**

Employees have access to cutting edge technological training opportunities, web training, and career development training, in addition to our in house training programs and certifications that will develop your skills and advance your career.

**Paid Well.**

Our total compensation package offers job security, health, dental, EFAP, vision and life insurance. With your Class 1 Driver's Licence, the Yardman / Driver hourly rate is $27 - $30.

**The role**

Working as Yardman / Driver in the trucking industry can be a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy building relationships and have a passion for people. This is a perfect role to get into the Heavy Equipment trade or for the retiree Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Yardman / Driver will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work independently and efficiently maintaining, controlling, moving, and caring for heavy trucks and parts in a busy truck dealership.

**General Maintenance - 60% of your time is spent here**
- New Vehicle check-ins
- New vehicle washes for check-ins, either in the shop or at the auto wash.
- Yard maintenance: keep lot clean and free of debris, shovelling snow, spraying weeds
- Minor building Maintenance

**Transport and Delivery - 40% of your time is spent here**
- Pick up and delivery of shop tools and sublet items such as flywheels, cylinder heads, cutting bits and shop supplies
- Pick up and delivery of customer units both for Sales and Service
- Road testing of customer units when it’s not practical for Technicians to do it
- Fueling of new truck inventory and delivering to customers with a sales rep

**Experience**
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role is preferred
- **Valid Class 1 driver’s licence is mandatory.**:

- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Demonstrated skill in performing with a high level of quality
- Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

**3 Things To be successful as a Yardman / Driver**
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
- Always willing to help out
- Never stop learning

**About the Position**:
**Hours**:Monday to Friday. 8 hours per day

**Pay**:Will be discussed during the interview process.

**Other details**
- The above description is a summary of responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties. A comprehensive job description will be provided to you in the interviewing process
- Professional references will be required

**About Us**

We are a heavy truck dealer in Southern Alberta and British Columbia representing Freightliner, Thomas Built, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar and other brands of heavy-duty trucks. When taking a look at the trucking industry, we found that our customers were facing difficulties and run arounds, so we set out to become something more than what is on the market. It is this emphasis on continuous improvement in Accessibility, Efficiency and Genuine Quality that drives our commitment to be the new standard in customer service. At New West Truck Centres, each person is essential to the success of the business, with offices located in Calgary, Balzac, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Taber and Cranbrook.

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

**Salary**: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person