Straight Truck Driver

Thank you for your interest in working with AltiMax Courier! We specialize in LTL, courier, and dedicated shipping services throughout the Maritimes and Eastern Canada. Our focus is on service, professionalism, and safety.

We are currently hiring for the position of a 5-ton Straight Truck Driver to serve Dartmouth and greater HRM. This role includes warehouse freight sorting, loading, and unloading work along with picking up and delivering freight. (Trainer will be assigned for 1-2 weeks)

*Early Hours*

Monday 3am - 12pm, Tuesday 5am - 2pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4am - 1pm

Requirements:

Must have valid class 5 drivers license for minimum 3 years.

Must provide clean drivers abstract.

Must provide criminal record check with no convictions.

Must complete assigned online safe driving, forklift, and TDG courses.

Previous experience driving 5 ton or cube truck.

Duties include but are not limited to:

·Safely handling freight via forklift, pallet jack and manually (must be able to lift 75lbs.)

·Sorting, staging, and counting freight.

·Using provided handheld device to scan and deliver freight.

·Properly loading and securing freight onto 5-ton Straight Truck.

·Completing daily safety inspections of vehicle and equipment, and accurately logging driver's Hours of Service.

·Picking up and delivering loose and palletized freight by means of loading docks, hydraulic tail lift service, and manually.

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

· Delivery driving: 2 years (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Nova Scotia?
• Shift start times are 3am Monday, 5am Tuesday & 4am Wed-Fri. Do you accept these start times?

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person