Class 3 Delivery Driver

Job description

Class 3 Driver

We have an exciting opportunity at our Amherst location as a Class 3 Driver.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable legislation, including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers' hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weights and dimensions
• Maintain accurate and complete records associated with the dispatch of vehicles
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Plan logistics of the trip, and obtain appropriate paperwork to transport goods, materials, or passengers
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections on vehicle and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness
• Maintain contact with dispatcher in accordance with travel plan
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift, including daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, and hours of service, following applicable provincial and federal regulations
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipping, including bills of lading, & customer packing slips
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Provide feedback to management regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
• Load own truck and oversee cargo handling and secure all loads in accordance with established safety requirements
• Clean and make minor repairs to vehicle to maintain appropriate service levels

Position Requirements :

• The position will require you to drive either a cube truck 3-ton flatbed truck or a 10-ton flatbed pipe truck as needed.

• Valid Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement with minimum two years' relevant driving experience :

• The position is 5 days a week some overtime required. Some overnight stays might be required.

• Start time needs to be flexible but as early as 3:30 AM departures

• Should have the ability to lift up to 60 lbs,

• Experience with loading, strapping and operating a flat deck truck and use of a Moffett(fork lift) an asset, but training will be provided

We offer competitive hourly wages plus benefits.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amherst, NS B4H 4J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

• driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 Licence with Airbrake endorsment (required)

Work Location: In person