Truck Driver Class 5

Overview

As a Class 5 Truck Driver, you will play an essential role in delivering products to our customers while upholding exceptional safety standards and customer service. You will perform daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate driver documentation, and monitor the overall condition of your truck. This role is physically demanding, as you will be cross-trained to support operations in the Lumber Yard when not on the road, including loading and unloading materials. You will operate either a box truck or flat deck truck, both equipped with automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to private homes and construction sites safely - Materials include Windows and doors, Cement, Shingles, and other building materials.
• Work in the lumber yard, warehouse, and inside the store, actively helping customers
• Load and unload product
• Prepare trucks for loading and assist warehouse staff as required
• Ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety
• Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve any issues
• Verify load security and accuracy
• Report defects, violations, accidents, or injuries
• Maintain a professional behavior
• Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications

What We Offer

About Us

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.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, 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 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

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