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Join Our Team as a Gravel Truck Driver!

Company: N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS LIMITED

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Antigonish, NS

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

About the Job

Are you an experienced driver looking for a seasonal opportunity with a reputable company? N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS LIMITED is seeking a dedicated Gravel Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. This role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Demonstrate mountain driving expertise.
• Provide exceptional customer service with professionalism.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle, inspecting 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 on the vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure the safety and security of cargo through proper tarping.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Seasonal
• Working Language: English
• Hours: 25 to 55 hours per week
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• 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)
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting for extended periods

Weight Handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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, bonuses, and gratuities.
• Other Benefits: Learning/training paid by the employer and additional benefits.

Join Us!

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 dedicated 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.