Az Class 7 Driver

Position: AZ Class 7 Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Tiverton, Ontario and Teeswater, Ontario

Hours per week: Full Time Hours - This is a shift worker position. Shift workers may be assigned 8-10-12 hour shifts (days, afternoons and/or nights). Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career with us.

**What We Offer**

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
- **Purpose**: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
- **Growth**:To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
- **Innovation**: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
- **Diversity**: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

**Accountabilities: How you will make an impact**
- Safely and competently operate heavy duty vehicles to transport dangerous goods, and equipment in compliance with the pertinent regulations and procedures.
- Perform tasks associated with the provision of a carrier (road transportation) service. Applies load securement devices and coverings in accordance with the applicable regulations and procedures.
- Perform trip inspections on assigned vehicles in compliance with the applicable regulations and procedures.
- Maintain an accurate, detailed, and legible driver duty log to ensure regulatory compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and other applicable legislation.
- Complete and maintain all other required trip documentation.
- Perform the carrier response functions in the event of a transportation emergency in accordance with the applicable regulations and procedures.
- Support and/or direct other in support of the loading/unloading duties.
- Perform maintenance activities not requiring formal trades training & qualifications.
- Perform duties normally associated with civil maintenance trades up to the level trained, as required.
- Accountable for the health, safety and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards.

**What you need to succeed**:

- Must hold a High School diploma as the minimum educational requirement.
- 5 years minimum concurrent experience driving a transport truck.
- Prior Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and/or Class 7 training, would be an asset.
- Must hold a valid and active AZ Driver's License in good standing.
- Must have a clear driver's abstract.
- 1 year experience in the transportation of dangerous goods (TOG) experience
- Preference given to individuals with Forklift experience.
- Completion of and ability to successfully maintain Air Brakes Certification(s).
- Required to adhere to the Ministry of Transportation requirements including medical assessments to maintain AZ driver’s license.
- Ability to work from heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, stairs).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision or within a team environment.
- Proficient skills with desktop and onboard computers, trip recorders, onboard GPS, and telecommunications equipment.
- Flexibility to working shifts, to stay overnight or do overtime work, as required
- Ability to obtain and successfully maintain Site Security Clearances