Dump Truck Driver

ARCP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

RRSP matching

Friendly & respectful management

Job summary

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is seeking a reliable Dump Truck Driver to operate twin steer or tandem dump trucks across job sites in the HRM area. You will report to the Transportation Manager and transport construction materials safely and efficiently, following all safety policies.

Requirements include a valid class 1 or 3 license, a clean driver’s abstract, and at least 3 years of commercial driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid class 1 or class 3 license.
• Clean driver's abstract.
• 3 years of commercial driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment before operating to ensure safety and mechanical reliability.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies and regulations.
• Communicate unsafe conditions or incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain clean, accurate reports and documentation.
• Maneuver tandem or twin steer trucks into loading/unloading positions with proper signaling.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Safe driving

Job description

Dump Truck Driver – Atlantic Road Construction & Paving

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling & blasting, pipe & underground utility placement, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire reliable and experienced Class 1 or 3 Drivers to join our growing team and operate twin steer or tandem dump trucks. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for transporting construction materials to and from job sites around the HRM in a safe and appropriate manner.

Requirements

• Valid class 1 or class 3 drivers license.
• Clean drivers abstract.
• License permitting operation of manual transmission vehicles an asset but not required.
• 3 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate vehicle in a safe manner in all weather conditions.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maneuver tandem or twin steer into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
• Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
• Available to work Monday to Friday (some Saturdays as required)

We Offer

• Starting rate will be determined by experience.
• Medical & Dental coverage.
• RRSP matching.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.

ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.