Truck Driver

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Barkman Concrete is a family-owned company where our focused investment to our success is People, Quality, and Capacity, sustaining growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovation.

We currently have an opportunity for a **Truck Driver to join our Winnipeg Shipping team**. For this role you would operate either a semi with a straight trailer with a triple axel or a smaller tandem axle truck and a Moffett forklift for site deliveries. Scheduled deliveries are primarily Monday to Friday, typically starting at 6:00am for a minimum 8-hour shift, with flexibility on overtime as dock times, site drop offs may differ, or business needs require. This role has fulltime hours plus overtime from approximately mid-March to November with seasonal layoff and part-time hours over the winter months based on business demand.

At Barkman Concrete we focus on:

- **People Skills**:_ A positive attitude, motivated to achieve progress and excellence, a willingness to help co-workers achieving team success, working together to solve problems, being punctual, and dedicated to good attendance.
- **Focus on Quality**:_ An eye for detail, taking pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality.
- **Capacity**:_ Understanding the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet necessary requirements with high-quality standards.

**Responsibilities for the Truck Driver position include**:

- Working with Shipping Consultants and Forklift Operators to review orders and plan efficient delivery routes
- Operating a truck and Moffett and Crane for loading and unloading product
- Following all regulated safe driving practices, DOT regulations, safe work procedures, vehicle inspections/maintenance, cleanliness of equipment and cargo securement practices
- Representing Barkman on the roads in a safe, professional manner to other drivers and construction crews
- Delivering mostly at residential and retail locations which includes ensuring site is assessed for safety hazards, delivery documentation is processed, and the drop off location of product meets the customer’s expectations
- Communicating and problem solving with on-site customers, Shipping Consultants and Forklift Operators in a positive, customer focused manner
- Using a smart phone to confirm deliveries and contact customers prior to delivery
- Ensuring time management of deliveries and dock times are being met and to communicate to the Shipping team of any interruptions or issues immediately so that customers can be kept up to date
- Required to wear high visibility vests and safety shows on the yard and all delivery sites
- A Class 1 driver’s license with air endorsement (required) with a minimum of 1 year driving experience
- Ability to drive a variety of different trucks (tandem, semi, etc)
- Experience with Moffett’s or off-loading equipment is an asset, Barkman will provide training to all operators
- Familiarity and comfortable with driving in the City of Winnipeg, both residential and main routes
- Capable of physical including working outside in all seasons, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting up to 50lbs, reaching, using both arms/hands to operate equipment, climbing up to Moffett and on trailer deck

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes as soon as possible, resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interviews as they are reviewed.

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

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person