Truck Driver
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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 Driver, you will deliver bulk blasting agents to Quarry/Mine Operations throughout the Maritimes. 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.
What We’re Looking For:
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
What We Offer:
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
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Responsibilities
Safely operate a bulk truck and deliver bulk blasting agents to quarry and mine operations, ensuring deliveries meet required quantities and product quality standards. Inspect and maintain the truck and delivery equipment, follow applicable regulations and safety procedures, and occasionally assist with blast-site duties under a blaster’s supervision.
Requirements
A Class 3 or higher driver’s license and fluency in spoken and written English are required; high school completion is preferred. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, a willingness to learn routine maintenance, and be prepared to complete a pre-hire fitness-for-work examination that includes drug and alcohol screening.
Skills
- Bulk Truck Driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Inventory Management
- Product Calibration and Sampling
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Basic Computer Skills
- Delivery System Operation
- Electronic Logging
- Hazard Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Mechanical Aptitude
Benefits
- Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Registered Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Bulk Truck
- Bulk Blasting Agents
- Commercial Explosives
- Quarry Operations
- Mine Operations
- Blast Holes
- Delivery Systems
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Class 3 Driver’s License
- Explosives Act
- Bulk Regulations
- WHMIS
- Inventory Management
- Product Calibration
- Product Sampling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Electronic Logging
- Hazard Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safe Work Practices
- Blast-Site Duties
- Fitness-for-Work Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening