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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 ready to take your driving skills to the next level? N.S. Construction Carriers Limited is seeking a dedicated and skilled Gravel Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. This is a seasonal position with flexible hours ranging from 25 to 55 hours per week. If you are passionate about driving and have a commitment to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust routes based on changing conditions using 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 and perform thorough inspections of 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 truck.
• Receive and relay information effectively to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption accurately.
• Ensure the safety and security of cargo through proper tarping techniques.

Qualifications

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

Certificates and Licences

• 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 and ability to handle repetitive tasks.
• Comfort with sitting for extended periods.

Weight Handling

• Ability to handle weights up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility, judgment, and strong organizational skills.
• Reliability and a team player attitude.

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

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?

Why Join Us?

At N.S. Construction Carriers Limited, we value our employees and provide a supportive work environment. Join us in delivering quality service while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals like you to our team!

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.