Now Hiring – Driver, Class 5

Two Locations

• Star Building Materials at 2345 Alyth Road SE, Calgary which is on a great bus route!
• 292156 Crosspointe Road, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac) and NOT on a bus route.

Pay: $23-$26/hour, depending on experience

Why Join Us?

At Star Building Materials, our people make a difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career and offer you:

• Competitive compensation and group benefits (Extended health: medical, dental, vision plans; life and disability insurance; Employee and Family Assistance Plan)
• Educational assistance program
• Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• Employee home purchase program
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• 
  Completion of high school, must be able to read and write, and perform basic math.
• Minimum 3 months of delivery experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and driver’s abstract with less than 7 demerits.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 lbs. without the assistance of mobile or powered equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with building materials is good to have.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission is preferred.
• Crane experience is an asset.
• Experience with rigging, load securement is an asset.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Logistics/Yard Supervisor, as the Driver you will deliver building materials to customer homes or construction sites. You also load, transport, and unload materials manually.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent customer service to all customers as a representative of the company.
• Loading trucks in a safe and timely manner.
• Assisting forklift operators loading trucks as needed.
• Verifying accuracy of shipping documents.
• Delivering materials via the most efficient route to remain on schedule.
• Adhering to Star’s Safety Programs and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Keeping equipment clean and in good operating condition, including completion of daily pre-trip inspections and site assessments.
• Problem solving and decision making as part of day to day tasks.
• Using iPad apps for safety, inspections and proof of delivery (Site Docs, Bistrack).
• Operating delivery units with courtesy and according to provincial regulations.

Working Conditions

You primarily work outdoors on job sites during regular business hours. Works is mobile with exposure to potential accidents or occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather, heights, dust and noise. Responsibility for health and safety is important. Actions taken and decisions made directly impact the safety and health of others. Overtime may be required during the busy season.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.

None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.

We serve our clients with some of the most innovative building solutions available, including framing and finishing materials, engineered wood floor systems, trusses, drywall, insulation, and a wide selection of related supplies. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.