Job Description

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Resources is a division of the Shaw Group of Companies. Shaw Resources has developed a range of value-added natural resource-based products in industrial minerals and wood pellets for industrial, commercial, and retail markets. Quality products, processing expertise, and market knowledge have helped Shaw Resources sustain growth founded on innovation and new markets.


We are currently looking for

Class 1 Drivers

for our Hardwoodlands, NS operation. Reporting to the Dispatcher, the successful candidate will be accountable, reliable and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

Operate an end dump and bottom dump truck and trailer. Shifts are generally 12 hours. Return home within shift is 90% of the time. While the majority of work is within Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as a driver for Shaw Transport, you must be willing to make periodic trips to Newfoundland, Ontario or Quebec as required. Comply with legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions. Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook. Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers. Assist in loading and unloading of tractor. Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure. Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements. Deliver product and proper paperwork in a courteous and timely manner. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Valid Class I Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract. A safety conscious, reliable and positive teamwork attitude. Minimum of two (2) years' experience driving. Strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills. Willingness to participate in our Drug & Alcohol Testing program. Grade XII or equivalent. English fluency.

About The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

Are you interested?

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.


We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.


For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies and Shaw Brick please visit our

website: www.shawgroupltd.com