Professional Class 1 Farm Pick Up Driver (Local)
Job Location: Truro and Milford Station, NS
Job post summary
Pay: From CA$26.00 per hour
Job description:
Fisher is a family-owned, exclusive stainless steel bulk liquid transport company hauling both sanitary and non-sanitary liquids, with emphasis on sanitary products, primarily milk. We have been a transporter of raw milk within Nova Scotia for 64 years.
We are looking for:
Local (based out of Truro, NS) Professional Class 1 Farm Pick Up Driver 4 days on 2 days off.
And
Professional Long-Haul Driver (Quebec and Maritime runs from Milford/Truro) 5 days on 2 days off schedule.
We have an immediate opening for a professional Class 1 Truck Driver that will involve local, Nova Scotia based work in a full time capacity. The current opening will be based out of Truro, NS. It is not necessary that candidates have experience in the dairy industry or in grading milk, although it would be considered an asset. These opportunities offer a predictable work schedule with local work that will provide the opportunity for a rewarding career with an established, growing Nova Scotia based Company. We operate a fleet of over 100 late model tractor and trailer units and are looking for career minded, team players willing to join an established transporter on a trajectory of consistent growth. As we receive many applicants we ask that you apply through this add and if you are chosen for an interview we will contact you and set up a time that is convenient for you.
Job Responsibilities:
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Bulk Milk Graders are responsible for the grading of raw milk at the farm based on performing a series of quality assurance tests and sampling at each farm on designated, daily routes throughout central, northern and eastern Nova Scotia to ensure the milk delivered to each dairy processor is of acceptable quality. Product training will be provided.
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Transport of raw milk from the various farms to Nova Scotia dairy processing plants in Truro and Halifax/Dartmouth, primarily.
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Inspect vehicles for mechanical items, safety issues and perform minor preventative maintenance
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Meet daily pickup and delivery schedules
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Comply with all Federal and Provincial vehicle compliance regulations as well as company specific safe work procedures and company policies. .Operating Quad axle and Tridem axle milk tankers in and out of very tight loading and unloading facilities
We Require:
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Valid Class 1 License for Manual Transmission
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Current employment resume
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Minimum 3 years Class 1 driving experience
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Safe driving record with no major incidents (Current Drivers Abstract).
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Clean criminal background check and pass a pre-employment drug test
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Bulk Milk Grader Certificate not necessary but would be considered an asset
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Tanker experience is an asset.
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List of 3 employment references
Why Join Fisher Transport?!
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Late model, brand new Tractors and quad and tridem axle tankers
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Competitive hourly pay rates
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Year round, specialized, rewarding work
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Company matched pension plan
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Group medical/dental plan
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Paid training
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Uniforms/clothing provided
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Dental care
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Employee assistance program
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Extended health care
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Life insurance
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Vision care
We have a strong culture of teamwork, with a balance of seriousness and fun. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!
External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.
We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
