Seasonal Truck Driver

6 months ago


Yarmouth, Canada Acadian Seaplants Limited Full time

Acadian Seaplants Seasonal Truck Drivers are responsible for the safe transit of seaweed from wharves to the Yarmouth facility. Drivers are also responsible for the regular inspection and care of their assigned truck.

**Hours/Seasonality**:

- Night Seasonal Truck Driver - Approx. June to October, 12 hr shifts (6pm - 6am) guaranteed 60-72 hours per week - **Shift Premium for working Nights and overtime (paid time-and-a-half) after 44hrs.**

**Truck Maintenance**:

- Perform regular maintenance functions on trucks such as changing oil, greasing, checking tire pressure etc.
- Complete inspection of assigned truck at the beginning of each shift.
- Complete a Driver’s Daily Log that includes a detailed Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report.
- Driver must immediately prompt maintenance for repair of any defective equipment.

**Hauling of Seaweed**:

- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner within the operating parameters set by Acadian Seaplants and the Department of Transportation.
- Monitor the trucking phone line for pick-up and delivery of loads of seaweed.
- Regular inspection of each load and its perimeter at the wharf for any sign of contamination.

**Qualifications**:

- Valid class 3 or class 1 drivers license in good standing
- Experience operating a manual transmission
- Air endorsement
- Clean drivers abstract
- Experience safely operating a 5 ton truck
- Grade 12 or GED and five years of truck driving experience would be an asset; additional related experience may offset education
- WHMIS 2015 would be an asset
- First aid certification would be an asset
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Working safely is a condition of employment
- **If an offer of employment is extended, it is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks including references, a criminal record check and Driver’s Abstract. Employees who perform well in their first season, will be eligible for health benefits and pension plan participation on commencement of the second season.**_

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yarmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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