Class 1 Local Farm Pick Up Driver - Jobs in Antigonish, NS

Job Description

Fisher Transport LimitedFisher 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, about to enter our 60th year of operation. We have been a transporter of raw milk within Nova Scotia for over 50 years and effective July 1, will be responsible for a significant portion of the Provinces raw milk pickup and transportation on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. In addition, we have an established business of sanitary and non-sanitary liquid transportation on behalf of some of Nova Scotia’s largest food, beverage, chemical and environmental companies.Local Professional Class 1 Farm Pick Up DriverWe have immediate openings for multiple professional Bulk Milk Graders/Class 1 Truck Drivers that will predominantly local, Nova Scotia based work on both a full and part time capacity. The areas we will be based out of are Truro and Antigonish. 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.Job Responsibilities:

• 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. Training will be provided.
• Transport of raw milk from the various farms to Nova Scotia dairy processing plants in Truro and Halifax/Dartmouth, primarily.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items, safety issues and perform minor preventative maintenance
• Meet daily pickup and delivery schedules
• 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:

• Valid Class 1 License
• Current employment resume
• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Safe driving record with no major incidents (Current Drivers Abstract).
• Clean criminal background check and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Bulk Milk Grader Certificate not necessary but would be considered an asset
• Tanker experience is an asset.
• List of 3 employment references

Why Join Fisher Transport!

• Late model, brand new Tractors and quad and tridem axle tankers
• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Year round, specialized, rewarding work
• Company matched pension plan
• Group medical/dental plan
• Paid training
• Uniforms/clothing provided

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Commercial Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No