Logging Truck Driver

**Logging Truck Driver Position Greenfield, Nova Scotia**

Freeman Lumber is in one of the oldest family-run sawmill businesses in North America. The

Freeman family has operated mills in Greenfield, Nova Scotia since 1830. The company’s multi
- generational commitment to sustainable progress has resulted in the company being one of the most modern, flexible, and efficient lumber producers in Eastern Canada. Freeman Lumber is

ISO 9001 certified and demonstrates their intense focus on product quality and workplace safety.

Our employees are central to the success of Freeman Lumber. Together we continue to build a company that is competitive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable. Our employees work in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. Freeman Lumber offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive team environment with opportunity for career growth.

We are currently looking for a full-time logging truck driver to join our Freeman Lumber
Woodland Team. This role reports to the Woodland Manager and will be responsible for operating a logging truck in the Lunenburg and Queens County area (local area with 150 kms of
Freeman Lumber Mill), including:

- Loading/unloading truck
- Transporting logs from remote forest locations to saw mill which will require both on and off-highway driving
- Responsible for daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck, check all fluids, tire pressure, lights and air components during pre-trip inspection
- Check all load documentation for accuracy, inspect load and receive required signatures for pickup and delivery
- Ensure assigned routes are completed in a timely and safe manner

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to multi-task while working under pressure.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow).
- Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 5 years’ trucking experience
- Loading/unloading experience required
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 1 Drivers License
- Drivers abstract required
- Some mechanical skills required
- Must be qualified to work in Canada

**Compensation**: $24.20 per hour

**Our Total Compensation Package includes**:

- Competitive wages based on experience
- Benefits including extended health, vision care and dental care
- On-the-job training; additional paid training
- Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%
- Group Life and Accident Insurance
- Two (2) weeks vacation
- Eleven (11) paid holidays

**Apply**:
If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities; come build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

**Salary**: $24.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-08-01