We are seeking an experienced and reliable DZ Truck Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating tri-axle dump trucks and hooklift trucks and be comfortable working in a fast-paced landscaping/construction material-delivery environment.
This position involves transporting and delivering a variety of construction and landscaping materials, equipment, and bins to job sites, customers, and other locations throughout the region. The successful candidate must be safety-conscious, dependable, professional, and capable of working independently.
Experience with tri-axle dump trucks and hooklift systems is strongly preferred and will be considered an important qualification for this position.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tri-axle dump trucks to transport materials such as gravel, sand, soil, mulch, and other construction and landscaping materials.
- Operate hooklift trucks to deliver, place, and pick up bins and containers at customer and construction job sites.
- Transport equipment, materials, and supplies between company yards, suppliers, customer locations, and construction/landscaping job sites.
- Safely load, secure, transport, unload, and dump materials as required.
- Operate hydraulic dumping and hooklift equipment safely and efficiently.
- Position and place bins accurately in confined or active construction/job-site environments.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any mechanical or safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate delivery tickets, logs, and other required documentation.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, customers, contractors, and job-site personnel.
- Follow job-site safety procedures and all applicable traffic and transportation regulations.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials or equipment when required.
- Operate a front-end loader, skid steer, forklift, or other heavy equipment when qualified and required.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical issues that may require attention.
- Keep trucks, equipment, and work areas clean and in safe operating condition.
- Work independently while managing multiple deliveries, pickups, and changing schedules throughout the day.
- Perform other driving and general duties related to the company's landscaping, excavation, construction, and material-delivery operations as required.
Required Qualifications
- Valid DZ driver's licence with a clean and acceptable driving record.
- Proven experience operating tri-axle dump trucks.
- Proven experience operating hooklift trucks and placing/picking up bins.
- Experience transporting and handling construction or landscaping materials.
- Ability to safely operate hydraulic dump and hooklift systems.
- Knowledge of proper load securement and commercial vehicle safety requirements.
- Ability to complete required vehicle inspections and maintain accurate driving and delivery records.
- Strong understanding of safe driving practices and job-site safety.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow changing delivery schedules.
- Reliable transportation to and from the workplace.
- Physical ability to perform job-site duties, including climbing in and out of trucks, inspecting equipment, connecting/handling equipment as required, and assisting with loading or unloading when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in landscaping/construction material delivery.
- Experience delivering and picking up waste/disposal bins for construction sites.
- Experience working around excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
- Experience transporting equipment and materials to active construction sites.
- Experience operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
- Basic automotive or diesel-mechanical knowledge.
- Familiarity with commercial vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements.
- Previous experience working with contractors, construction companies, or material suppliers.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a driver who is more than just a DZ licence holder. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tri-axle and hooklift operator who understands construction and landscaping job sites, can safely handle different materials and equipment, and takes pride in maintaining their truck and completing deliveries professionally and efficiently.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
