Blower Xpress Services (BXS) is currently seeking a driver/operator for a specialty blower truck. This unit blows various landscaping materials onto green roofs in parks, commercial projects, residential properties, and in areas where equipment access is limited. The position involves a few hours of driving each day, and much of the day working on site.
Blower Truck Driver/Operator – Tasks similar to those used on hydro vac trucks such as handling heavy hose, operating blower unit, remote control for truck, and mainly working on site.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- A valid DZ or AZ driver’s license with at least 2 years experience driving a tri-axle or equivalent
- Knowledge of hydraulics and simple diesel maintenance
- Strong work ethic (long working hours in the summer)
- Team player who works well with others
- Punctual and reliable.
- Experience operating front end loader/machines with telescopic booms is an asset (Training can be provided)
- Ability to push production
- Customer oriented
- Hydro vac experience is an asset
- Confined Space/Working at Heights an asset – training will be provided if candidate is not certified
- Landscaping experience an asset
- Ability to operate a manual transmission is consider an asset
- Maintain proper communications, paperwork and electronic logs.
- Perform pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspections.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Work in a way that will not endanger yourself or others.
- Knowledge of material volume and seeding ratio’s an asset
- Candidate must be comfortable working on roof top
What we offer:
- Competitive Wages ($26-$30 per hour, based on experience)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A supportive team environment