Dump truck driver

C.D. Blue Ltd. situated in 1785 Hwy 105, Queensville, NS B9A 1R9 is seeking applications for the job position of Dump truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, On Call and Early Morning.

Employer Name: C.D. Blue Ltd.
Position: Dump truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.00 to $28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 1785 Hwy 105, Queensville, NS B9A 1R9

Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must assist equipment operators in securing attachments to equipment or trucks.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer trucks, vehicles with more than 3 axles), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, CPR Certificate, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), and First Aid Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.
  • The candidate must have patience.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
  • Work settings include equipment operation.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include dump truck and tractor-trailer.

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • The heavy equipment operated is a gravel or dump truck.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with Citizens band (CB) radio.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating washing machines.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in local, and provincial/territorial locations.
  • The candidate must have short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cell phone, a hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, a safety vest, and gloves.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

contact@cdblueforestry.ca

By phone

902-625-0444 Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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