Class 1 driver

Full Time Permanent posted 1 month ago

Job Description

INDUSTRY: Transportation

SUMMARY:

Merit Services is looking for Class 1 Driver for our client in the Recycling industry. We need a highly motivated individual to come on board as a Class 1 A driver. You will begin by working with the crew in a driving capacity delivering loads of scrap metal from our client’s location to the steel mill. This position will give you a front-row seat to learn how our crews operate and to potentially train for more senior roles including Skid Steer operator and Excavator operator/Crew lead. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Navigating to and from job sites.
  •  Assisting in the loading and scrap removal process.
  •  Delivering loads of scrap metal to the steel mill.
  •  Assisting in servicing and securing equipment. 

REQUIRED:

  •  Good common sense
  •  Great attitude and can adapt to changing situations on the fly
  •  Strong communication skills and work well with a crew of other like-minded individuals.
  •  Basic mechanical aptitude
  •  Minimum of 2 years class 1 A driving experience (manual transmission)
  • Willingness to work on the road part of the week.
  •  Skid steer and excavator experience is considered an asset.
  •  Off road, experience is considered an asset.
  •  Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset. 

BENEFITS:

  •  Dental care
  •  Extended health care
  •  Paid time off
  •  Vision care
  •  Bonus pay
  •  Overtime pay 
  •  Industry-leading work-life balance with our 5 on 3 off schedule.
  •  Formal and informal employee development.
  •  Meaningful work that leaves our customer’s properties cleaner while recycling obsolete steel products and doing a solid for the environment.