Are you a dedicated, passionate professional looking to grow your career with a company long-term? Join Hall Constructors as a Flat Deck Operator!
The Flat Deck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of machinery and equipment to various locations in the Lower Mainland using a flat deck truck. This role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations, effective communication with dispatch and team members, and accurate delivery documentation. The Flat Deck Operator plays a critical role in ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety and operational standards.
Your day-to-day will look like:
- Operate flat deck trucks safely and in accordance with company policies, provincial regulations, traffic laws, and site requirements.
- Load, secure, strap, chain, bind, and tarp equipment, materials, and freight for transport.
- Confirm loads are properly secured and comply with weight, height, balance, and load securement requirements.
- Deliver equipment, materials, and freight to construction sites, yards, and customer locations as scheduled.
- Load and unload freight using forklifts or other equipment when required.
- Verify materials, equipment, part numbers, and delivery documentation for accuracy.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns.
- Communicate with dispatch, the Rental Equipment Manager, site contacts, customers, and team members to coordinate pickups, deliveries, and schedule changes.
- Follow site access, traffic control, and safety procedures when entering or working around active construction sites.
- Plan routes with consideration for timing, road restrictions, site access, and safe delivery requirements.
You have the following qualifications, technical and interpersonal skills: Qualifications:
- Valid Class 3 (Unrestricted) driver’s licence.
- Acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Previous experience driving flat deck, open-deck, or construction delivery trucks preferred.
- Forklift certification or equipment operating experience considered an asset.
- Ability to work outdoors and around active construction sites, yards, traffic, equipment, and changing weather conditions.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including climbing, securing loads, handling chains, straps, binders, and tarps, and assisting with loading or unloading when required.
- Must be fit for duty and able to perform work safely in a safety-sensitive environment.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of load securement standards, including straps, chains, binders, and tarps.
- Experience operating flat deck or open-deck trucks.
- Familiarity with construction site protocols, yard operations, and safety practices.
- Basic mechanical awareness for vehicle inspections and reporting issues.
- Ability to safely load, unload, and handle materials and equipment.
- Forklift or equipment operating experience is considered an asset.
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable and committed to meeting delivery schedules.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for route planning, documentation, and record-keeping.
- Able to problem-solve and adjust to changing schedules, site conditions, and delivery requirements.
- Professional and respectful when working with customers, site crews, dispatch, and team members.
You can expect these great benefits:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Extended health benefits
- RRSP matching program to help you plan for your future
- Team building and social events
- Training, development and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees
- Only residents in the Lower Mainland of BC will be considered
About Hall Constructors:
Hall Constructors was founded in 2010 and since then has seen steady growth to become one of Business in Vancouver’s Top 10 Construction Companies in BC. Hall Constructors specializes in large scale excavation, civil infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, underground utilities and site development projects. With project sizes ranging from $100k to $150M, we are well suited to manage any civil project needs regardless of complexity.
Our diversification and growth started in 2018 with the addition of All Roads Construction. With All Roads successfully up and running, 2020 saw more growth with the addition of Hall Shoring & Foundations and Hall Mechanical Services.
We pride ourselves as a collaborative and forward-thinking employer and want our employees to build their skillset and achieve career goals with us.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply with your resume today!
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