Truck Driver (NOC: 73300)

Max Load Trucking Ltd.; Middle Sackville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Load Trucking Ltd. in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, seeks a Dump Truck Driver to operate trucks weighing over 4,500 kg and transport bulk materials to and from job sites. You will handle loading/unloading, route planning, and compliance with safety policies.

We offer full-time permanent work, 40 hours per week at $32.00 per hour, with remuneration for vacation and compliance with regulations. Applicants need a secondary school diploma, 1–2 years of experience, and a valid Class 3 (or Class

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary high school
• English language requirement
• 1–2 years of experience operating dump trucks or heavy transport trucks

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks weighing over 4,500 kg to transport gravel, sand, soil, construction debris, and other bulk materials to and from job sites
• Load and unload materials using the dump truck's hydraulic system; ensure cargo is properly secured and distributed within legal weight limits
• Plan routes and meet delivery and project schedules
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, including tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels
• Complete logbooks, trip records, and all required documentation
• Communicate with dispatch, site supervisors, and loader operators using two-way radios and mobile phones
• Comply with all provincial and federal transportation regulations and company safety policies
• Perform emergency roadside repairs if necessary

Skills

English

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary high school diploma

Job description

Business Name: Max Load Trucking Ltd.

Job title: Dump Truck Driver (NOC: 73300)

Terms of employment: Full-Time & Permanent

Wage: $32.00/hour

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Vacation: Remuneration for 4% of gross earnings

Vacancies: 1

Location: 221 Orchid Crt, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia B4E 0X2 (and various worksites within Nova Scotia)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks weighing over 4,500 kg to transport gravel, sand, soil, construction debris, and other bulk materials to and from job sites
• Load and unload materials using the dump truck's hydraulic system; ensure cargo is properly secured and distributed within legal weight limits
• Plan routes and meet delivery and project schedules
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, including tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels
• Complete logbooks, trip records, and all required documentation
• Communicate with dispatch, site supervisors, and loader operators using two-way radios and mobile phones
• Comply with all provincial and federal transportation regulations and company safety policies
• Perform emergency roadside repairs if necessary

Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary high school
• Language: English
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience operating dump trucks or heavy transport trucks

Licences & Certifications

• Valid Class 3 (or Class 1) licence
• Air brake endorsement (or equivalent)

Work Conditions and Personal Suitability

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Sitting for long periods
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Work outdoors at construction and excavation sites in varying weather conditions
• Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Security and safety
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Clean criminal record check

Max Load Trucking Ltd hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including youth, women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, New Immigrants, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the company. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.