Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a large heavy civil construction company specializing in heavy civil excavation and flatworks, pipeline placement, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire experienced Class 1 & Class 3 Drivers to join our growing team in the HRM area for the upcoming construction season. Reporting to the Transportation Superintendent , the successful candidate will be responsible for transporting construction materials to and from job sites around the HRM in a safe and appropriate manner that is consistent with company values, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Valid class 1 or class 3 driver's license.
• Clean drivers abstract.
• 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Ability to operate vehicle in a safe manner in all weather conditions.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maneuver tandem into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
• Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
• Available to work Monday to Saturday (some Saturdays are required but not every week)
  

We Offer

• Starting rate will be determined by experience.
• Medical & Dental coverage after 3 months
• RRSP matching.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.
  

ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.