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Join Our Team as a Dump Truck Driver!

Company: N.S. Construction Carriers Limited

Job Category: Transportation

Location: New Glasgow, NS

Salary: $22.00 to $24.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you a skilled driver looking for an exciting opportunity? N.S. Construction Carriers Limited is seeking a dedicated Dump Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. This seasonal role offers the chance to work between 25 to 55 hours per week and provide exceptional service while handling a variety of transportation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints or concerns with professionalism and care.
• Showcase mountain driving expertise.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and conduct thorough inspections of tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Perform brake adjustments and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch efficiently.
• Record relevant cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo at all times.

Requirements

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience

Certificates and Licenses

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks
• Comfortable with prolonged sitting

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health Benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits:
  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Gratuities
• Other Benefits:
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Additional benefits

Join Our Journey!

If you're ready to take on the open road with a reputable team that values safety and professionalism, we would love to hear from you!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.