Class 1 Truck Driver

Privately owned and operated, **The Shaw Group Limited** is one of Eastern Canada’s leading real estate developers, community developers, and natural resource manufacturers. With its 160-year history in Atlantic Canada, excellent reputation, solid balance sheet, vast land holdings, and a focus on products for the construction industry, the Company is well positioned for continued growth.

**Key Responsibilities & Priorities**:

- 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
- Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements
- Deliver product and proper paperwork in a courteous and timely manner
- Operate Boom truck
- Other duties as required

**Basic Requirements**:

- Valid Class I Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract
- Crane operator 4 license
- A safety conscious, reliable and positive teamwork attitude
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience driving
- Boom certification and / or experience is nice to have but not required
- 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
- English fluency

**Why work for Shaw Transport Division?**
- Excellent benefits including; health, life insurance, long term-disability & Company matched pension
- Local work, Drivers are usually home every night
- Seasonal work April-November with overtime available after 9 hours daily
- Safe equipment
- Free on-site parking
- Market competitive compensation

**Why work for The Shaw Group?**

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 via Indeed.

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person