Landscape Tri-Axle Driver

Position: Landscape Tri-Axle Driver Location: Toronto, Ontario Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Summary

The landscape tri-axle driver will perform tasks involving driving, delivering and loading/unloading equipment, bins and materials. A proactive approach to loading prior to delivery to ensure drop-off/pick-up deadlines are met is required.

Job Duties

· Drive tri-axle truck with trailer including operation of a hook lift off system.

· Load/unload and secure equipment and material in trucks and on trailers.

· Plan routes and logistics for daily loads, deliveries and pickups and communicate with Operations Manager.

· Maintain yard stock by placing orders, disposing materials, stocking materials while maximizing backhauling at all times.

· Proficiency preferred in equipment operation, specifically wheel loaders, track loaders and excavators.

Preference given to candidates that can:

· Work with landscape crews as required.

· Erect, dismantle and transport scaffolding, shoring braces, TPZs, traffic barricades, job-site enclosures, ramps and other temporary structures.

· Assist with dismantling and transporting forms for concrete work.

· Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery, equipment or materials.

· Yard upkeep including stocking hardscape and softscape inventory along with facilities maintenance as directed by Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Excavator, skid steer, articulated loader operation experience.

· AZ/ARZ license with 3 years’ experience and a clean driver’s abstract.

Competencies

· Dependability – job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable while fulfilling obligations.

· Stress tolerance – job requires maintaining composure and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

· Communication – job requires daily reporting using a smart phone and clear communication skills for articulating information to the Operations Manager, Project Managers and Crew Leaders.

· Motivation – job requires being highly organized and self-motivated to complete all tasks independently while working in a safely manner.

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