Bulk Truck Operator
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job Brief
As the Bulk Truck Driver, you will deliver bulk explosives to the blast hole using advanced delivery systems. You will be responsible for receiving regular restocking of products from the company plant, into storage vessels located at job site.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our values, our commitment to safety and most importantly our people. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
What You’ll Do
As the Bulk Truck Operator, you will deliver bulk blasting agents to Quarry/Mine Operations throughout the Maratimes. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment at each delivery site. Other duties include:
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
As the Bulk Truck Driver, you will deliver bulk explosives to the blast hole using advanced delivery systems. You will be responsible for receiving regular restocking of products from the company plant, into storage vessels located at job site.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our values, our commitment to safety and most importantly our people. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
What You’ll Do
As the Bulk Truck Operator, you will deliver bulk blasting agents to Quarry/Mine Operations throughout the Maratimes. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment at each delivery site. Other duties include:
- Pre-trip inspection to ensure that truck and delivery equipment is in good operating condition.
- Safely drive up to 14MT Capacity bulk truck on public and site roads.
- Ensure that all regulations are understood and followed: (TDG, Explosives Act, Bulk Regulations, WHIMIS)
- Ensure the proper quantities are made available for each delivery/Responsible for Inventory
- Ensure the quality of products delivered through regular calibrations and sampling of products delivered at the job site.
- Perform maintenance tasks to truck and equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Ensuring that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are followed.
- Periodically assist with some blast site duties under the supervision of the blaster.
- Completion of high school (Grade 12) preferred
- Must have mechanical inclination with an interest to learn routine maintenance tasks around shop and on mobile equipment.
- Basic computer skills, operating delivery systems, E-log and computer training.
- A positive professional and courteous attitude is an asset when dealing with customers on a daily basis.
- Must be willing to submit for pre-hire Fitness for work examination, including screening for drug and alcohol.
- A class 3 or higher driver’s license.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
- Vacation time + paid holidays
- Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
- RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Operate a bulk truck to deliver blasting agents to quarry and mine operations, ensuring safe and efficient equipment operation and compliance with applicable regulations. Inspect and maintain the truck and delivery equipment, manage inventory and product quality, and occasionally assist with blast-site duties under a blaster’s supervision.
Requirements
A Class 3 or higher driver’s license, spoken and written English fluency, basic computer skills, and mechanical aptitude are required. Grade 12 completion is preferred; candidates must also be willing to complete a pre-hire fitness-for-work examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
Skills
- Bulk Truck Operation
- Commercial Driving
- Class 3 Driver’s License
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Bulk Delivery Systems
- Inventory Management
- Product Calibration
- Product Sampling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hazard Analysis
- Safety Procedures
- Basic Computer Skills
- Electronic Logging
- Customer Service
Benefits
- Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Registered Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
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- Transportation
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- Logistics
Keywords
- Bulk Truck
- Bulk Blasting Agents
- Commercial Explosives
- Quarry Operations
- Mine Operations
- Blast Holes
- Bulk Delivery Systems
- Class 3 Driver’s License
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Truck Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Product Calibration
- Product Sampling
- Explosives Act
- Bulk Regulations
- WHMIS
- Electronic Logging
- Hazard Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Fitness-for-Work Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening