Tractor Trailer Driver (Sign-on Bonus)

Irving Oil • Dartmouth, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Tractor Trailer Delivery Driver, you will safely and efficiently deliver petroleum products to commercial customers, retail sites, and bulk plants while adhering to all DOT regulations and procedures. As a safety-focused professional, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and plan daily routes, ensure efficient loading of the fuel truck, and conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections to guarantee top-notch performance and safety. Your goal will be to provide a meaningful and essential service to our Irving Energy customers in a safety focused environment. Your success will depend on your ability to adhere to daily routes, load the fuel truck, and complete pre-and post-trip inspections while maintaining to all Department of Transportation regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid commercial truck driver's license with a clean Driver's Abstract
• Class 1 designation with air brakes, WHMIS & Dangerous Goods Certification
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Minimum 2 years Commercial Transportation (Class 1/A) experience.
• Good verbal and written communication in working with load builders, dispatchers, and sometimes dealing with customers.
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary
• Good judgment skills and some technical skills
• Able to ensure that product gets delivered on time, while considering all safety issues and problems that can arise during pre-trip checks and delivery of product
• Strong safety focus required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with liquid loads is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Driving a Tractor Trailer delivery truck while adhering to all DOT regulations and procedures
• Deliver Irving Oil Products to various locations within the required geographical locations
• Collaborate with Dispatch team to improve efficiency of routes by providing recommendations to the delivery schedule, customers that should be clustered together, or identify delivery locations that present challenges to delivery
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure truck is performing to required standards. Maintain familiarity with different trucks/trailers in order to accurately inspect trucks, trailers, tires, pins, lights, etc.
• Safely load and unload product from storage facilities while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Report all hazards or unsafe situations that cannot be corrected on their own to manager
• Complete daily shift report and all required paperwork with accurate information
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle – inside & outside

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus
• annual bonus plan
• pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan - In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED