Truck driver
Taylor Lumber Company Limited situated in Middle Musquodoboit, NS is seeking applications for the job position of 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 Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: Taylor Lumber Company Limited
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $26.00 hourly / 105 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Middle Musquodoboit, NS
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Hiring: Truck driver
Job Description
- 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 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.
- 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 an AZ class license and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
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 maintenance and repair reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include flatbed and tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at local and provincial/territorial levels.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which helps them save for retirement. This plan allows for tax-deferred growth on contributions, supporting long-term financial security.
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
How to Apply
Kindly use the given options to submit your application, if you are interested.
By email
In person
12111 Highway 224
Middle Musquodoboit, NS
B0N 1X0
Between 05:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.
By fax
902-384-2226