Truck driver, heavy truck

Now hiring: Truck driver, heavy truck at Maritime Hydroseed - Erosion Control & Landscape Services in Saint John, NB. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This is a Seasonal employment or Full time position. Shift timings include: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, On call, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must address and resolve customers' complaints or concerns professionally.
• The candidate must demonstrate professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• The candidate must load and unload goods efficiently.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• The candidate must oversee the condition of vehicles and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate must pay and receive payments for goods.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate must perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle operation.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate must record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
• The candidate must tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo.
• The candidate must understand the purpose and proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• The candidate must secure special attachments to equipment.
• The candidate must read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• The candidate must operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• The candidate must operate a forklift.
• The candidate must operate heavy equipment.
• The candidate must operate hydraulic pumping systems.
• The candidate must conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• The candidate must clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• The candidate must measure distance, volume, length, and weight.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must have patience.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work from a remote location, performing their duties from a site other than the employer’s central office while maintaining productivity and communication.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must be able to pass a drug test.
• The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate’s travel expenses will be paid by the employer.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By phone

5066721600

By mail

306 King William Road, Spruce Lake Industrial Park<br>Saint John, NB<br>E2M 5Y5

In person

306 King William Road, Spruce Lake Industrial Park<br>Saint John, NB<br>E2M 5Y5<br>Between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?