Class 1 Driver - Temporary Job Listing at Savage in Point Tupper, NS (Job ID 13278)

Description

Savage is hiring a Class 1 Truck Driver in Point Tupper! 

Do you like sleeping at home in your own bed, working with a company that values you and focuses on safety?   All our Drivers have local routes where they are home every day! 

Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage: 

• $20.00/hourly (flat rate) with supplemental Driver pay up to $28.00
• Paid uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $200/year steel toe boot allowance 
• Excellent Benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with match into a DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
• Generous paid time off policy that exceeds the statutory norms

Here's a preview of what you'll be doing:

Safely and efficiently transport coal to and from our customer's locations. Drive a rotation of 12-hour shifts (this site operates 7 days/week and shifts may change based on operational needs).

What are we looking for?

• Valid Class 1 Driver's License
• Willing to load trucks (with coal) using a payloader – training provided if required
• High School or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 1-year experience operating tractor/trailer combination
• The ability to:
  • work from written and verbal instructions
  • work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
  • safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
  • work overtime as required
  • read, write, and understand English
• Successful candidates must be willing to work any shift, including weekends (no overnight work) 

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the willingness and ability to work at heights as well as climb stairs
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in an environment containing coal dust and in hot, cold, and wet environments
• Must have the ability and willingness to perform the essential physical functions of the position
• Candidates must be willing and able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)