Truck driver

Newcon Construction Inc., situated in Amherst, NS B4H 4B8, is seeking applications for the position of Truck driver who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work quickly. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or a part-time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Newcon Construction Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 to $21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 30 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part-time
Location: Amherst, NS B4H 4B8

Also hiring: Delivery truck driver

Job Description

• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will record cargo information, service hours, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the 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 Air Brake Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the local and provincial/territorial levels.
• 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 and driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a hard hat and steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, kindly utilize the alternatives provided to submit your application.

By phone

902-667-8321 Between 07:00 a.m. and 06:00 p.m.