Class 3 Driver

Job summary

The driver is responsible for safely transporting construction materials to and from job sites using tandem or twin steer dump trucks. They must also perform routine equipment maintenance and ensure all safety protocols are followed during loading and unloading.

Job details

Dump Truck Driver – Atlantic Road Construction & Paving Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling & blasting, pipe & underground utility placement, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire reliable and experienced Class 1 or 3 Drivers to join our growing team and operate twin steer or tandem dump trucks. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for transporting construction materials to and from job sites around the HRM in a safe and appropriate manner. Requirements: Valid class 1 or class 3 drivers license. Clean drivers abstract. License permitting operation of manual transmission vehicles and ability to do so required. 3 years of commercial driving experience preferred. Ability to operate vehicle in a safe manner in all weather conditions. Must be reliable and punctual. Duties and Responsibilities: Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order. Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance. Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor. Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service. Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required. Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation. Maneuver tandem or twin steer into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned. Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators. Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up. Available to work Monday to Friday (some Saturdays as required) We Offer: Starting rate will be determined by experience. Medical & Dental coverage. RRSP matching. Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed. ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for safely transporting construction materials to and from job sites using tandem or twin steer dump trucks. They must also perform routine equipment maintenance and ensure all safety protocols are followed during loading and unloading.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver's license and be proficient in operating manual transmission vehicles. A clean driver's abstract and approximately 3 years of commercial driving experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• RRSP matching

Listed skills

• Reliability · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Class 3 driver's license
• Manual transmission operation
• Heavy civil construction
• Dump truck operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Material transport
• Communication
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Employment Equity
• Underground Utilities
• Truck Driving
• Excavation
• Asphalt Paving
• Commercial Driving
• Paving
• Valid Driver's License
• Concrete Placement
• Management
• Customer Service
• Drilling
• Human Resource Management
• Operations
• Loading And Unloading
• Workplace Safety

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• Construction
• Transportation
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