Float Driver
Updated 2025-04-02
Makkinga Contractors is seeking applications for a full-time FLOAT DRIVER position based in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Qualifications:
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A minimum of three years of relevant experience, including heavy haul floating, operation of various types of heavy equipment, and mechanical skills.
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A valid AZ driver's license with a clean driving record and CVOR driver abstract.
What We Offer:
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Year-round employment.
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Competitive wages.
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Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct pre-trip inspections and general maintenance, reporting any defects to the supervisor.
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Load and unload heavy equipment using detachable goose neck floats, deck type trailers and jeep dollies.
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Secure loads per load security regulations.
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Transport loads across Northwestern Ontario, with potential destinations in Southern Ontario, the United States, and other provinces.
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Complete and maintain all necessary documentation, including the use of electronic logging devices.
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Adhere to Ministry of Transportation regulations, including oversize/overweight requirements.
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Operate tri-axle dump trucks, belly dumps, and end dumps to haul gravel, with the ability to self-load using a front-end loader or excavator.
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Promote safety by adhering to safety initiatives and procedures.
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Communicate effectively with supervisors, crews, and clients via two-way radio, cell phone, satellite phone, and email.
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Work independently or collaboratively as part of a team, maintaining professionalism with clients and coworkers.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume along with references, driver's abstract, and CVOR driver abstract to:
Shannon McQuaker
Makkinga Contractors
Email: shannon@makkinga.ca
Fax: 807-935-2731
Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.