Class 1 Semi-Truck Driver

Penn-co is founded on the principles of inspiring and empowering communities to build a brighter future. We strive to collaborate with community leaders to achieve their goals, advocate for their needs, and provide them with the tools and resources necessary to drive positive change.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career path? Are you passionate about construction and building on your future? We are committed to providing opportunities for development for our employees in our growing organization.

Class 1 Semi-Truck Driver

Penn-co Construction is a leading construction company currently hiring a Class 1 Semi-Truck Driver to join our team working at our Yard in Blumenort, Manitoba. As the Class 1 Driver, you will transport construction freight and equipment. Penn-co offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation. If you are looking to join a leader in the construction industry and bring projects to life, then this may be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company semi-trucks and trailers in compliance with Hours of Service regulations, applicable transportation requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Dispatcher to coordinate loads, routes, schedules, delivery requirements, delays, and changes.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and submit all required documentation, including shipping and delivery paperwork, inspection reports, expense records, and fuel receipts, in a timely manner.
• Complete required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and promptly report any defects, maintenance concerns, or safety issues.
• Maintain assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, and sleeper/bunk areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Properly secure all loads in accordance with applicable requirements and inspect/recheck load securement throughout each trip.
• Use a mobile phone and required applications for electronic logging, navigation, communication, and documentation.
• Complete highway, northern, remote-community, and winter-road deliveries as assigned.
• Be available for extended and out-of-town travel, including overnight stays and periods away from home, as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract that meets company and insurance requirements.
• Three to five years of professional Class 1 commercial driving experience.
• Strong understanding of Hours of Service regulations, commercial transportation requirements, and safe driving practices.
• Comfortable using smartphones, mobile applications, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and email.
• Ability to safely perform the essential duties of the position, including load securement, lifting, climbing, tarping, chaining, and other duties associated with commercial driving.
• Able to work outdoors and drive in varying and extreme weather and road conditions.
• Must successfully complete a practical driving assessment as part of the selection process.

Preference will be given to Candidates with:

• Previous winter road or ice road driving experience, including deliveries to remote or northern communities.
• Experience operating flat deck, step deck, and dry van trailers, as well as hauling oversized loads and heavy equipment.
• Experience using Motive or a comparable electronic logging device (ELD) system.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify potential equipment concerns and perform basic troubleshooting when required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP program with company contributions
• Continuous training and skill development opportunities
• Travel time compensation
• Positive, team-oriented work environment

Penn-co has been in business for 67 years! Check out www.penn-co.com to see some of the exciting projects that we have completed and are currently working on! Empowering today for a better tomorrow.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.