Job description:
Job Summary
MacArthur’s Quality Flowers & Plants produces floral bouquets for wholesale distribution to major grocery markets across the Maritimes. Our team of dedicated employees, their commitment to the quality of our products and the service to our customer is key to our success.
We are seeking experienced candidates to expand our Driver team at Dartmouth, NS.
Current opportunities include a part time 5 ton Driver position for weekday delivery routes within the Maritime provinces. Future opportunities may exist for those drivers with class 1 license and experience.
Truck Driver: Refrigerated Five Ton - Air Brake (5E) - Weekday Deliveries
Duties
Our Professional Drivers deliver floral products to grocery markets in a safe, timely manner, assuring the highest level of quality and service. Our fleets of late model 5 ton refrigerated trucks and other equipment are expertly maintained. Daily duties will include:
- Complete scheduled delivery routes - plan routes, secure freight and monitor temperature. Operate trucks and equipment safely and in accordance with company policy and all jurisdictional laws and regulations.
- Maintain Hours of Service records (Electronic Logs), customer invoices and delivery documents.
- Perform Vehicle Maintenance Inspections - including pre-trips, road checks, post trip inspections and day to day vehicle maintenance.
- Communicate regularly with Customers, Sales and Logistics Staff for optimal customer service.
- Road safety and security - maintain the safety and security of the vehicle, Driver and product.
Qualifications
A Minimum of three years previous commercial driving experience operating 5 Ton air-braked vehicles (or larger) in regional delivery role.
A clear provincial driving abstract covering a full five year period, and fully referenced reliability and safety record for a minumum of three years of commercial truck driving.
Physical ability to handle freight, hand jacks, palletized product, wheeled carts, steps, ladders, walk ramps, and lift boxed products up to 50 lbs.
Candidates demonstrating previous experience building customer relationships, problem solving and effective communication skills will be well suited to this role.
Pay: $23.00-$23.87 per hour
Application question(s):
- Can you provide provincial driving abstracts covering all of the the last 5 years?
Experience:
- 5 ton or larger truck Driver : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- air brake endorsement (required)
Work Location: In person
