Job Description

Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers?

We are currently hiring a Driver Lead for our Moncton Operations Centre at 55 Trinity Drive Moncton New Brunswick.

A lead driver\xe2\x80\x99s main duties go beyond driving. You will supervise truck drivers and take care of logistical tasks that help truckers do their jobs, such as embodying a safety culture, managing communications, and controlling the accuracy of shipments.

The lead driver has an important responsibility to the truckers that they manage. They help train new drivers to follow safety procedures and ensure all trucks are fit for use. Trucking is an important but also dangerous industry, and a lead driver needs to be a highly attentive, safety-oriented person to manage a smooth shipping operation and keep their drivers safe.

What you will do:

Manage Day-to-day communication, via phone and satellite, with an assigned fleet of drivers to ensure proper load instructions are passed along and carried out

Manage service concerns, as required, to limit exposure and minimize impact to the customer

Coordinate with Planners to keep them updated on any issues within the fleet

Enforce all driver D.O.T. laws are being followed

Site inspections, proactive and reactive

Assist other dispatch staff as required during spikes in workload

Assist Planners by preparing and analyzing various Linehaul reports as required

Provide Drivers with the right information and equipment to make the entire customer experience positive from start to finish

Provide site inspections for sales team using delivery experience

What you will bring:

You have a high school diploma or higher degree

You have at least 1 year of experience in a Dispatch/Operations role/Driving experience

You have solid interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills

You can work with minimal supervision under pressure and time constraints

Class 3 with air brake endorsement would be an asset

What we offer:

A safe work environment

Incentive programs

Employee discount

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Training

Benefits after 3 months

Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

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. At Kent 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.

Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: May 31, 2023

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