Roof Truss Designer

Job Responsibility:

Dick's Lumber is looking for a Roof Truss Designer for our location in Calgary, AB.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Estimate design and perform layouts and site consultations of complex roof truss systems using Mitek software.
• Consult with Engineers, Architects, City Building Officials and Contractors on project specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and the Sales department.
• Performs site consultations of complex roof truss systems.
• Coordinate Truss components with regards to receiving the plans, quoting, and designing Truss systems, creating the order, shipping the order and follow up on an individual job basis.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A diploma from a two (2) year technical program at a technical college such as SAIT.
• Experience with Roof Truss design preferably with Mitek software; experience with AutoCAD is an asset.
• Functional math and computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural working drawings.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and design skills.
• Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Basic understanding of the building code and construction market.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• What are your pay expectations?
• Do you have experience with AutoCAD?

Experience:

• truss design: 1 year (required)
• Blueprint reading: 1 year (required)
• building codes: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person