Dump truck driver
Scotia Scapes is located at PO Box 33066, Quinpool Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4T6. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Dump truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Scotia Scapes
Position: Dump truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.58 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: PO Box 33066, Quinpool Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4T6
Job Description
- The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
- The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s License (Class 3 or D).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
Work setting
- The candidate must work on a construction site.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip),and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The trucking and equipment type is dump truck.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check and drug test.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- The candidate will be provided with Team building opportunities as well as Parking facilities.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email