Teamster

I’m proud to work in an industry that helps run the economy. Without us, it would be difficult for people to get the products and goods they need.

Teamsters move crews and materials using a pickup truck to a rock truck to a nine axle lowboy. There is no sector of industry, be it heavy construction, agriculture, manufacturing, road building, or oil and gas, which does not require the services of teamsters. Teamsters drive a wide range of motorized vehicles in a safe and skillful manner.

You are a critical thinker.

You enjoy working independently.

You take a methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

Haul people & material
Schedule deliveries & shipments
Generate, pack and ship orders, and receive shipments
Maintain inventory & process product returns
Operate computer systems
Operate powered & non-powered material handling equipment
Work with storage systems and handle and store products
Utility drivers must be highly skilled in operating all types of tractor trailer units

Key Skills & Attributes

(technical training and on the job)

Communication skills, reading & numeracy skills
Problem-solving & critical thinking skills
Manual dexterity
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along with customers & co-workers

Entrance Requirements

Online Courses:

H2S, WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Material Identification
System), Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST), Professional Drivers Improvement Course (PDIC),
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Construction Safety Training System (CSTS), and more.

Classroom: Pipeline & Heavy Construction Warehouse program (5 days)

Equipment Training (as required): Front End Loader, Boom Truck, Rock Truck

Hourly Pay

Salary Range: $17 – $35*/hr (*2020 rates)

Projected Growth

(CONSTRUCTION LABOUR FORCE)

10% over the decade

compared to 2020*

*BuildForce Canada

Did you know?

Businesses of all sizes depend on teamsters for the fast and safe delivery of products across the country.

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