Class 3 Driver (Local) + Hitchhiker
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The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canadas leading construction products manufacturer and community developer. The original member of Atlantic Canadas Shaw Group of companies Shaw Brick was established in 1861 as a small clay and tile manufacturer. Today Shaw Brick carries an extensive line of quality brick and concrete landscaping products. With retail centers in Dartmouth Sydney Moncton Saint John and Fredericton our teams are dedicated to selling our quality products with a professional service-oriented approach.
Shaw Brick is seeking a dependable Class 3 Driver to operate a flat-deck delivery truck and a hitch-hiker forklift for our Centre in Dartmouth NS. This is a full-time delivery position with drivers home daily. Typical shifts are 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM depending on delivery schedules.
Key Responsibilities & Priorities:
Safely operate a flat-deck truck for daily deliveries to residential homes and construction sites.
Use a hitch-hiker forklift to accurately load unload and transport building materials including brick concrete and other palletized products.
Ensure loads are properly secured before transport.
Perform pre-trip en-route and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and equipment and ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety.
Provide professional friendly and efficient service to customers on job sites.
Operate commercial vehicles in compliance with all applicable provincial and federal transportation regulations including Hours of Service cargo securement and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Maintain required documentation including driver logbooks and proof of delivery.
Safely operate a hitch-hiker forklift (on-the-job training provided).
Communicate and work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient operations.
Qualifications:
Valid Class 3 License with air brake endorsement. Manual transmission is required.
Clean driver abstract.
Minimum two (2) years of commercial driving experience.
Forklift experience
Safety-focused with a positive attitude and excellent customer service.
Self-motivated punctual and reliable.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to participate in our Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.
Experience delivering building materials to residential and/or construction sites an asset.
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Why work for The Shaw Group
We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with opportunities to grow we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table and we like people with a lets get it done attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you please submit your cover letter and resume.
We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website:
A little bit about us
The Shaw Group Limited
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canadas leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick Shaw Precast Solutions Shaw Resources Clayton Developments Limited MMH Prestige Homes Inc. Ven-Rez Products Limited Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.
Required Experience:
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