DZ Crash Truck Driver

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 10 jours

Are you a hard-working and driven individual looking to make our highway safer?Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced, growing business with over 50 years of traffic control experience. Locally, we have locations in Ottawa, Gatineau, Kingston and Sudbury with over 300 employees between our 4 locations.Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader who was recognized as one of 5, in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training,
Landscaping, and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education. We have an exciting opportunity in our Highway Department!As a Crash Truck Driver, you play an important role in ensuring that traffic on the highway does not cause harm to the road crew by creating a physical barrier between traffic and workers.What you will be responsible for:

Perform pre-trip inspections on the vehicle
Complete safety hazard paperwork as well as participate in safety discussions with clients
Install advance warning signs and barrels on the highway to notify traffic of roadwork
Make sure the Crash Truck is the appropriate distance from the road crew as per MTO Book 7 to ensure that should a vehicle hit the crash truck the workers are safe
Observe traffic and the traffic equipment on site for the duration of the shift, adjust any equipment that may have been moved or fallen over
Work with our clients in collaborative manner to uncover issues with site set - up and resolve problems
Complete teardown of sites once work has been completed
Maintain a safety awareness and work in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies
Assist other co-workers with their set - up by acting as a crash truck barrier between traffic and workers.

What you get from us:

Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with the union
10% Vacation pay
Pension paid hourly
Paid training and a comprehensive three-day onboarding
Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities
An amazing culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work

What we need from you:

Must have a valid DZ driver’s license and a clean driving record (required)
Access to reliable transportation to commute to different job sites (required)
Experience driving a manual transmission on a 5-tonne truck
At least three years of experience driving trucks larger than a 3-tonne
Available for day, night and weekend
Available for both day and night shifts and on weekends.
Grace under pressure - the ability to remain calm, composed, and decisive even when faced with challenging circumstances.
Awareness of surroundings - Ability to consistently monitor traffic, construction equipment, and workers
Tech savvy - Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices
Collaborates - Comfortable working in a team environment
You will be required to provide your own CSA Grade 1 (green label) work boots with a minimum 6 inch cuff and electrical shock resistance (white label with omega symbol)

Where you will be working:

Outside around construction sites on the Highway

Why Universal Group?The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.For more information about the company, please visit our !Our Commitment to DiversityThe Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!UNV5

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