Business Name: Discount Trucking & Construction Ltd
Job title: Truck Driver (NOC: 73300)
Terms of employment: Full-Time & Permanent
Wage: $30.00/hour
Work Hours: 30 hours/week
Vacation: Remuneration for 4% of gross earnings
Vacancies: 2
Location: 14 Old Annapolis Rd, Upper Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 0J3
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate and drive heavy trucks to transport goods and materials to various job sites and destinations
- Load and unload materials, particularly construction-related supplies
- Plan routes and meet delivery and project schedules
- Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections
- Complete logbooks, trip records, and all required documentation
- Ensure cargo is properly secured according to safety regulations
- Communicate with dispatch, site supervisors, and clients
- Comply with all provincial and federal transportation regulations, company safety policies
- May perform emergency roadside repairs if necessary
Requirements
- Education: Completion of secondary high school
- Language: English
- Experience: Experience operating dump trucks is an asset; On-the-job training may be provided
- Licences & Certifications:
o Valid Class 1 (or A) licence
o Air brake endorsement (Z)
Work Conditions and Personal Suitability:
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Sitting for long periods
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Clean criminal record check
Apply to email: 5starbdavid@gmail.com
** Discount Trucking & Construction Ltd hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities,
Aboriginal Peoples, New Immigrants, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of the company. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.