Truck Driver

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Timberland Express is a subsidiary of Stella-Jones Inc. and is responsible for hauling all the products manufactured by the latter. Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Position Summary
Operating a commercial truck (day-cab) in Toronto and the GTA, short haul, with the operation of a truck mounted picker/log loader with grapple attachment to transport and unload poles to and from specified destinations by performing the duties below:
Key Responsibilities
- Load and unload poles by using a log loader/boom with grapple attachment and including other trucks. Place poles into yard bunks, and onto other truck/trailer combinations. Delivers to customer yards and job site locations, staking loads may be required. Unloading/Loading of pole rail cars and designated rail yards.
- Deliver to customer yards and job site locations. Primarily in Toronto and GTA.
- Maintain records, documents, permits and valid licenses for assigned truck/equipment. Comply with ELD regulations.
- Assist in maintenance, service of the trucks, yard and support equipment as required.
- Drive truck to destination including during adverse weather conditions and emergency storm response.
- Responsible for quantities and correct sizes and types to match shipping and receiving tickets to ensure accurate inventory.
- Ensure load tickets are signed, dated, and submitted on time upon completion.
- Maintain truck log according to provincial, State and Federal regulations.
- Maintain phone contact with Dispatch/Supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Perform daily pre
- and post-trip DOT inspections on truck and trailer, check oil, coolant, tires, connections and pins, etc.
- Perform emergency roadside repair such as changing lights, small mechanical problems.
- Installation of tire chains if required.
- Properly secures cargo per DOT regulations.
- Able to climb on the trailer/load to install load support/tension chain.
- Responsible for safety, DOT, provincial and OSHA awareness
- Participate and contribute to company safety programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Trucking: 3 years (preferred).
- Manual (Standard) transmission MUST have.
- Crane/boom/loader license or a combination of experience
- Ability to navigate Toronto and the GTA on a daily basis
- License/Certification
- CDL and/or AZ Driver's License (required).

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
- Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.