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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 an experienced dump truck driver looking for a seasonal opportunity? N.S. Construction Carriers Limited is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team! As a Dump Truck Driver, you will play a crucial role in transporting materials safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns with professionalism.
• Utilize mountain driving expertise to navigate various terrains.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle, performing inspections on tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, ensuring all aspects of the vehicle are in top condition.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary brake adjustments.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch effectively.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption accurately.
• Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo during transport.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Seasonal
• Working Language: English
• Hours: 25 to 55 hours per week
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Certificates and Licenses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Comfortable sitting for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

At N.S. Construction Carriers Limited, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: As per collective agreement, bonus, and gratuities.
• Other Benefits: Learning/training paid by the employer and additional perks.

Green Job

This position involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team at N.S. Construction Carriers Limited!

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.