Lafrentz Road Marking Class 1 Driver

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Canadian Road Builders a Western Canadian road construction company. The CRB Group of divisions are dedicated to providing our clients with innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for building, maintaining, and preserving today’s infrastructure while upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do. We offer opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

**Lafrentz Road Marking**

**Paint Division**

**Base: Acheson, AB**

**Position: Class 1 Driver, **Full-time Seasonal**

**Start Date: Immediately**

**_ Main Responsibilities_**:
This position is part of the Lafrentz Road Marking **Paint Division**. We are based in Acheson (5 minutes west of Edmonton) and may require working out of town approximately 50% of the time, as well as occasional night shifts. As a Class 1 Driver/Operator you will be responsible to comply with safe work procedures and practices while you contribute to the teams road marking projects. Versatility, flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are required in this position. Your responsibility is to provide support to the Durables Division in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

**_ Why You Should Join Our Team_**:

- Safety is our #1 priority with a Goal Zero commitment
- Lafrentz has been in business for over 35 years with a reputation built on quality and reliability
- We train labourers to become operators and supervisors to promote from within
- Working holiday weekends is voluntary
- Lafrentz has been awarded sizeable contracts with years of work remaining
- Applicable internal and external safety and process training is provided, no experience necessary
- Opportunities to travel and see areas of western Canada you might not otherwise visit
- Hotels and per-diem provided when working away from Edmonton, travel time is paid
- We provide necessary PPE, you only bring your boots

**_ Requirements_**:

- Valid Class 1 drivers license with a recent commercial drivers abstract
- 1-2 years of commercial driving experience preferred
- A high school diploma or GED an asset
- Must own reliable transportation (no public transit in Acheson)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to perform manual labour (ability to lift up to 40kg/90lbs)
- Willing to work out of town occasionally, for up to 2 weeks at a time (Work in AB, BC, SK, YT, NWT & MB)
- Willing to work occasional night shifts
- Construction experience is an asset
- Experience with safety regulations and safe practices is an asset
- Ability to work in uncertain outdoor conditions
- Ability to work overtime hours
- Ability to comply with our Drug and Alcohol Policy, including a no tolerance policy on Cannabis use

**_ Job Responsibilities_**:

- Learn our processes and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment
- Understand the job and the hazards that are present
- Maintain proper awareness of your surroundings
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections
- Keep current and accurate driver logs, using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD or eLog)
- Operate and maintain truck mounted equipment
- This position is a key member of a road marking crew, and is present on projects throughout the day
- Other as determined by a supervisor

**_ Work Schedule_**:
Our work schedule is typically 6 days on and 1 day off each week. Lafrentz Road Marking is a federally registered motor carrier, and as such follows the National Safety Code (NSC) Commercial Vehicle Standards, including the Hours of Service Regulations, which allows for 70 hours of work in a 7 day cycle.

**_ Total Compensation_**:

- Salary starting at $27-32 per hour, based on experience. Paid weekly
- Regular overtime hours
- Night shift premium
- Per-diem paid when working outside the Edmonton area
- Hotel rooms booked and paid for by the company
- Group health benefits (dental, vision, medical, disability, life) after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Group Registered Pension Plan (RPP) after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
- Annual boot allowance

CRB offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.

**Please submit your resumes to our HR Department by replying to this ad.**

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.