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Join Our Team as a Ready-Mix Truck Driver!

Company: V. J. Rice Concrete Limited

Location: Bridgetown, NS

Job Category: Transportation

Salary: $24.00 to $26.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career forward? V. J. Rice Concrete Limited is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Ready-Mix Truck Drivers. This seasonal position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns with professionalism and care.
• Load and unload goods efficiently and safely.
• Handle payments for goods, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Perform thorough pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption accurately.

Requirements

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 45 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset

Certificates and Licenses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• 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

• Concrete mixing

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Provincial/Territorial
• Short-haul

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Overtime may be required.
• This role is physically demanding.

Weight Handling

• Ability to handle weights up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized and reliable
• Team player with a hardworking attitude

Green Job

• This position involves duties that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Life insurance

Long-Term Benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Parking available

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey with V. J. Rice Concrete Limited, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of 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.