Class 1 Driver

**Class 1 Driver**

Cherubini Bridges & Structures, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team in Dartmouth, NS

We have an outstanding Safety Culture that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our workforce. The desire to be an active participant in our Safety Program is a vital aspect of employment within the Cherubini Group of Companies. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

**Summary**

The Class 1 Driver will be responsible for the delivery of products over established routes and will operate flat decks and step decks to transport and deliver goods, or materials including over-sized loads.

Responsibilities will include the correct loading of the vehicle, recording of delivery information, accepting/taking payment for goods, and ensuring overall vehicle safety.

The Class 1 Driver will be expected to always operate the delivery vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road, and follow all appropriate company policies and procedures.

**Core Competencies**
- Communication
- Energy & Stress management skills
- Team Work
- Quality Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment
- Ethics and Integrity

**Job Duties**
- Operate and drive flat deck, step decks, and over sized loads by truck to pick up and deliver various items
- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
- Deliver products over established routes
- Ensure correct loading and unloading of vehicle
- Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road
- Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods
- Communicate with shipping/receiving
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
- Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements
- Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.

**Requirements**:

- Class 1 Driver’s License
- Air brake endorsement (15/Z)
- Min. 6 years’ experience driving Class 1
- Forklift experience (considered an asset)
- Overhead crane experience (considered an asset)
- Clean Driver's abstract
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
- Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
- High level of personal integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, consistent decisive personality
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed

**Work Conditions**
- Mostly local travel with opportunity for longer haul
- Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors
- Manual dexterity required
- Overtime as required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Please describe your experience transporting oversized loads

**Experience**:

- Class 1 driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (preferred)
- Air Brake Endorsement (preferred)

Work Location: In person