FOREST PRODUCTS TRUCK DRIVER (CLASS 1 DRIVER)

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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 Driver will be expected to operate the Truck in a sa fe, 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 the each shift.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• General truck mechanical skills will be considered and asset.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Competitive Pay Rate starting at $22.00/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

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.

JDI Woodlands Head Office: 300 Union Street. PO Box 5777. St. John, NB. E2L 4M3

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online: https://careers.jdirving.com/jobs/forest-products-truck-driver-class-1-driver-30462. If you have additional questions, please email woodlandshr@jdirving.com.

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

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J.D. Irving, Limited, Woodlands Division is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jul 10, 2023