Local Class 1 Driver – Hitchhiker & Boom Truck Ops

Shaw-Group; Lantz; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized position

Overtime after 9 hours

Company-paid training

Benefits package

Home nightly

Safety footwear reimbursement

On-site parking

Job summary

The Shaw Group Limited in Lantz, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Class 1 Driver for Shaw Transport – Lantz. You will deliver concrete and palletized products by flatbed across Atlantic Canada, learning hitchhiker, boom truck and blower truck operations while upholding safety standards.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will handle pre/post trip checks, load securement, and accurate documentation, while delivering excellent customer service and teamwork on every load.

Qualifications

• Safety and Quality focus.
• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence and a clean driver's abstract.
• Minimum of two (2) years' Class 1 driving experience; flatbed experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient in operating hitchhiker, boom truck and blower truck equipment.
• Hitchhiker, boom truck or blower truck experience or certification is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of load securement practices and commercial vehicle regulations.
• A safety conscious, reliable and positive teamwork attitude.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of loading, unloading and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to participate in our Drug & Alcohol Testing program.
• Grade XII or equivalent.
• English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Following commercial transport safety regulations and taking necessary precautions to ensure safe operations on and off the road.
• Transporting concrete and palletized products by flatbed in a safe and efficient manner throughout Atlantic Canada.
• Learning and safely operating specialized delivery equipment as needed.
• Performing pneumatic blower work and setting up equipment safely.
• Completing inspections of tractors, trailers and mounted equipment.
• Reporting vehicle defects or accidents and maintaining records.
• Ensuring loads are secured and documented properly.
• Assisting with loading/unloading at customer sites and delivering paperwork.
• Communicating effectively with dispatch, customers and co-workers.

Skills

Safety focus

Class 1 Licence

2+ years experience

Specialized equipment

Load securement knowledge

Safety-conscious

Work independently

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Tools

Hitchhiker equipment

Boom truck

Blower truck

Job description

The Shaw Group Limited in Lantz, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Class 1 Driver for Shaw Transport – Lantz. You will deliver concrete and palletized products by flatbed across Atlantic Canada, learning hitchhiker, boom truck and blower truck operations while upholding safety standards.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will handle pre/post trip checks, load securement, and accurate documentation, while delivering excellent customer service and teamwork on every load.