Truck Driver (Class 1)

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource 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 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centers and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through several divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Shaw Renewables, Shaw Transport, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

We are currently looking for Class 1 Drivers for our Lantz and Dartmouth, NS operations. The successful candidate will be accountable, reliable and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

The flatbed transportation of brick, concrete and palletized products in a safe and efficient manner, throughout Atlantic Canada.

While the majority of work is within Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as a driver for Shaw Brick, you must be willing to make periodic trips to Newfoundland, Ontario or Quebec as required.

Comply with legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions.

Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.

Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook.

Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers.

Assist in loading and unloading of tractor.

Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.

Deliver product and proper paperwork in a courteous and timely manner.

Other duties as required e.g. operating a boom truck or hitchhiker (if required, training will be provided).

Qualifications

Valid Class I Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract.

A safety conscious, reliable and positive teamwork attitude.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience driving.

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills.

Willingness to participate in our Drug & Alcohol Testing program.

Grade XII or equivalent.

Boom certification and / or experience with a hitchhiker is nice to have but not required.

English fluency.

About The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's 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 1,000 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.

Are you interested?

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Woman, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com