Full-Time Professional Driver
Job Description
We are expanding our team of drivers and you can be part of this!
Our company is a Top Fleet Employer, and we are eager to find the right individual who is looking to be treated with respect and who in turn is looking to contribute to a company that puts safety first.
The chosen candidate will report directly to the dispatcher and will be given assignments that will take them across the Maritimes and into Quebec and Ontario.
Why should you join the Lighthouse team?
Pay $55,000.00-$78,000.00 per year
We have an exceptional work-life balance, which means a decent amount of home time.
We have very competitive wages with pre-determined increases (no having to ask for a raise).
We offer access to health benefits for both you and your immediate family members.
We have an experienced office team, so dispatching and routing go easy. – We acquired brand new Peterbilt Trucks.
We have new Roll Tite deck trailers.
We have an excellent Safety Record (Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association Certified)
We are one of the Top Fleet Employers 2024, an Employer of Choice 2023, and a company with 40 years of history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Show punctuality and professionalism in customer service.
Operate and drive safe trucks and flatbeds to transport goods and materials.
Ensure the safety and security of cargo.
Perform pre-trip, in-transit and post-trip inspections to oversee all aspects of the vehicle.
Gather appropriate paperwork for deliveries.
Receive and relay information to dispatcher.
Properly record hours and mileage in logbook.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
What will you need to join our team?
Must hold a valid Class 1 License.
Minimum of 2 years Class 1 License driving experience (Canada or USA).
Have a good driver’s abstract.
Have container experience (deck experience would be an asset).
Good time management skills.
Team player.
About Lighthouse Transportation Inc.
Lighthouse Transportation is a Nova Scotian family-owned company, with more than 40 years’ experience providing exceptional service in the transportation and warehousing industries. We focus on ground freight shipping, transportation, warehousing, and crating needs. We bridge the coasts of Canada. Yet, we are among the few who can handle coast-to-coast ground freight and container shipping transportation.
Our Mission is to provide exceptional customer service, by having experienced staff who appreciate the wants and needs of our clients. We believe great customer service starts with strong communication and we respond quickly and accurately to provide solutions to our customer requests. We carry empathy, safety, and consistency as some of our core values and we are committed to provide exceptional and innovative solutions on ground freight transportation and warehousing.
Employment Equity:
Lighthouse Transportation Inc is committed to the principle of equity in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.
Lighthouse transportation Inc encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons of Black/African descent, and members of other racially visible groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
The company Inc has been named a Top Fleet Employer by Trucking HR Canada in 2024. This award recognizes the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who are the driving force behind our success. Our team’s dedication inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and to strive for even greater achievements in the future.
How to Apply
Submit a resume to hiring@lighthousetransport.com (Subject: Ref. Class 1 - Truck Driver Opportunity) or call our recruiting team at 902-209-8056
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