About the company :

Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario, all the way to Alberta. The Forest Ridge division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. Year-round work available, including Spring /Summer maintenance and Landscape construction operations

Position Summary :

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Urban Life Solutions – Forest Ridge Landscaping is looking for dependable & experienced Heavy Truck Driver to join our winter operations team.

You will be responsible for operating heavy trucks , salting and conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections at assigned locations

This position requires you to be available for on-call work 24/7 during winter weather events, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility with shift schedules and the ability to work extended hours during snow events is essential.

If you have previous heavy truck driving experience and are looking for a seasonal winter chance, we would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

- Operate heavy trucks safely and efficiently during winter operations.
- Perform snow plowing and salting at assigned locations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is safe and operational.
- Drive safely in snow, ice, and adverse weather conditions.
- Complete assigned routes and winter maintenance activities according to site requirements.
- Follow all company safety procedures, traffic regulations, and site-specific requirements.
- Assist with other winter maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

- 5–7 years of heavy truck driving experience is required.




- Valid DZ or AZ driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
- Previous experience with winter operations, snow plowing, and salting is required.
- Experience operating salt trucks, snowplow trucks, dump trucks, or similar heavy vehicles.
- Ability to follow assigned routes, site instructions, and winter maintenance procedures.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe driving practices.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Compensation :

- $28+ per hour, depending on experience, position, and reliability.
- Standby bonus available throughout the winter season for eligible employees.

At ULS, we believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming new members to our team in the future. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website to learn more about our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.

Inclusive Work Environment :

ULS we embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous people, and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, etc. If you require accommodation feel free to reach out with any questions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

ULS uses AI in our recruitment process to help assess and select candidates for positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the requirements for the next steps in our hiring process.

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Uxbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- heavy truck driving: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- AZ or DZ driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Truck Driver (Uxbridge)
🏢 Urban Life Solutions
📍 Uxbridge