Truck Driver (AZ), Wellington (Elora)

Truck Driver Job Type:

Full-Time Seasonal (April - December)

Work Location:

Wallenstein, ON

Compensation:

$30.00 - $35.00/hour

At

Earthscape , we create beautiful, innovative custom playground sculptures and structures that inspire children and adults to creatively play. By partnering with some of the most prestigious Landscape Architecture firms in North America, we bring brilliant playground concepts to life. Our award-winning design-build firm is located just outside of Elmira, Ontario in Waterloo Region.

Together, our ambitious team designs, engineers, builds and installs state-of-the-art timber playgrounds that become iconic and well-loved destination spaces. The work environment we’ve created is positive, productive, fun and rewarding. To see our one-of-a-kind projects, visit .

As our primary AZ Driver, you won’t just be 'hauling freight'. You are a vital link in our installation process. You will be responsible for transporting materials and heavy equipment to our active construction sites across the KW and GTA regions.

What’s in it for you? This job will offer you the opportunity to work on some of North America’s most innovative playground projects. The pace, challenges and problem-solving opportunities will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide variety of skills in ourrapidly growing business. Your colleagues are dynamic, and highly skilled. They have an impressive range of backgrounds, skills and expertise.

Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Employee share ownership opportunities (ESOP) after 1 year of service

Six-week sabbatical after 14,000 hours worked

Tuition reimbursement

Extended health and dental benefits

Company events

Casual dress code

The Role

Driving a Tri-axle Roll-off Truck and operating Equipment Floats to move excavators, loaders, and playground components

Assisting our landscape and playground installation crews by ensuring they have the tools and materials they need, exactly when they need them

Maintaining a clean cab and trailer, managing logbooks (electronic/manual), and coordinating with the shop manager for efficient routing

Conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and securing loads with a 'zero-incident' mindset as well as to ensure safety and compliance with regulations

Communicate effectively with operations and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any issues that may arise

Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, routes taken, and deliveries made

Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies regarding transportation

Assist in loading and unloading freight as needed

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications

Valid AZ driver’s license with clean Abstract and CVOR (30 days current)

Experience in freight transportation preferably with flat bed to be able to bind and secure loads for transport

3+ years of AZ driving experience

Familiarity with safety regulations related to trucking operations

Ability to operate forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers and other heavy equipment is a plus

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Self-motivated individual with strong organization skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Accommodation We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Pre-employment checks As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offense and driver’s license record.

At Earthscape Play, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of bringing incredible play spaces to life. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

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