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Forest Products Truck Driver - Class 1

Atlantic Towing
Truro, NS, CanadaPosted 9 months ago
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Job Description

J.D. Irving, Limited, NS Woodlands Division is currently seeking candidates for Forest Products Truck Driver (Class 1). Operations will take place within Nova Scotia. Forest Products Truck Drivers will be expected to operate the truck in a safe, efficient and productive manner according to J.D. Irving, Limited’s Best Management Practices and maintain all legal requirements for operation on public roads. The Truck Driver will be required to maintain production and utilization targets, and work independently in remote environments. Work will consist of short haul routes, with drivers being able to return home at the end of each shift.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Competitive Pay Rate up to at $32/hour. Wages based on experience and ability. Increases are also based on productivity assessments during the course of employment.

Terms of Employment: Permanent role, Full-time hours guaranteed. 

Employment Location: 529 Valleydale Road, Valley NS. B2N 5C5. Job sites where work will occur are located throughout Colchester County, Cumberland County, and Pictou County, with some possible travel to the HRM.

  • Operate and drive the truck in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to J.D. Irving, Limited’s Best Management Practices
  • Maintain productivity, production and utilization targets, and work independently in remote environments
  • May be assigned to related/ancillary tasks for short periods of time including but not limited to: equipment maintenance, tidying work areas, training, harvest and boundary line layouts, road maintenance activities, forest fire prevention activities
  • Education Required: High School diploma at a minimum
  • Language: English language work environment
  • Years of Experience Required: 2-5 years of truck driving experience, preferably operating a logging truck in off-highway conditions
  • Valid Class 1 Drivers License or equivalent with no restrictions and a clear drivers abstract
  • Proven ability to operate manual transmission trucks, with recent experience preferred
  • General truck mechanical skills will be considered an asset
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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