Job Description

Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.

People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place! GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.

To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and safety-oriented  Yard Truck Driver with a valid Class 1 license, and manual transmission experience.

The shift is day shift - either Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and half day Saturday's as needed. 

The hourly rate is $27.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem axle roll off truck within the yard to move/place containers and binned material as required
• Support role for yard operations
• Weighing facility materials and filling out the appropriate bin tracking paperwork
• Pre-Job Hazard Assessments, Equipment pre-use inspections
• Ensures equipment is maintained according to company Best Work Practices and Safe Work Procedures
• Responsible to review and understand all Best Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures, and Job Safety Analysis for his/her tasks
• Must attend, and partake in all Toolbox and monthly safety meetings
• Other assigned work as required

Core Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
• Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
• Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
• Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
• High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
• Possess A ‘can-do’ attitude
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions

Education and Experience

• Valid Class 1 
• Clean drivers abstract
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience in a similar role
• Proven working knowledge of proper load securement
• Previous experience hauling scrap metal materials is considered a strong asset

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Vision & Dental
• RRSP Matching
• Employee events
• Employee referral program
• Year round work
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunities for O/T

Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
Visit us online:   here

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Day shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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