Class 3 Driver /Mechanical Assembly

Foremost has an immediate opportunity for a Class 3 Driver/ Mechanical Truck Assembly in our Stettler facility, reporting into the Foreman for Truck Assembly. The position is key responsible for operating our semi-trucks and performing all aspects of truck assembly while working with other employees as part of a team, and in cooperation/collaboration with other shifts and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate vehicles to transport goods and materials on local or short-distance routes.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial regulations.
• Load, secure, and unload materials safely according to legal weight and size limits.
• Complete pre-trip, enroute, and post rip check on brakes, tires, lights, and equipment for mechanical issues and safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Responsible for paying for any traffic violations/tickets that you may receive.
• Responsible for scheduling maintenance as required.
• Working in the truck assembly 25% of the time on downtime
• Install or assemble any major or minor sub-assemblies in hydrovac trucks and related components.
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Fill vehicle systems with fluids, coolants, and oil.
• Ensures assemblies meet quality and performance requirements.
• Performs other tasks related to his/her classification.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 3 drivers license with air brakes endorsement is required (drivers abstract is required).
• Able to lift a maximum of 50lbs at times as required by the job.
• Mechanical experience and aptitude
• Basic computer skills are a definite plus, but not necessary.
• Able to read blueprints and several types of measuring devices.
• Work in a crouched position at times, crawl under trucks, climb ladders, and stand on concrete floors for lengthy periods as needed to do various job tasks.
• Maintains a set of tools required to perform assembly functions.
• Safety Training an asset but will train as required.
• Initiative-taking, with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and safety

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 575 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more useful and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about.