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Truck Driver

@ Shaw Renewables, a division of The Shaw Group Ltd.

Hardwood Lands, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Shaw Renewables, a division of The Shaw Group Ltd., is hiring a full-time Truck Driver in Hardwood Lands, NS, to bring raw material from local mills to its production plant. The work covers safe truck operation, deliveries, inspections, sampling and plant support duties. A Class 1 driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate trucks safely and collect raw material from local sawmills
  • Take samples and temperature readings, report non-conformities
  • Complete pre-trip inspections, cleaning and equipment maintenance
  • Assist with plant maintenance and operate the loader when needed
  • Take part in safety training and near miss reporting

Requirements summary:

  • Class 1 driver's licence required
  • Previous similar experience an asset
  • Physically able to fulfill position requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • High integrity, confidentiality and accountability
  • Safety-oriented

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Employer posting date
2026-11-13
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people

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Shaw Renewables, a division of The Shaw Group Ltd.

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Job description

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Renewables is a division of the Shaw Group of Companies.

We are looking to fill the position of Truck Driver on our Shaw Renewables team in Hardwood Lands, NS. This is an important role in providing the production plant with the desired amount of raw material from local mills.

Responsibilities

\- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the trucks, truck maintenance, receiving of raw material from Elmsdale Lumber, and other local sawmills;
\- Take samples, temperature readings, and reporting any non-conformity back to the plant;
Material deliveries, pre-trip inspection of your equipment, cleaning and maintaining of all the machinery;
\- When delivery quotas are reached and when not driving, you will perform other duties as directed by the Production Supervisor or the Plant Manager, including assisting the Operating Teams with plant maintenance and repairs;
\- Learn and become comfortable in the position of loader operator for required time of replacement/relief;
\- Follow standard operating procedures as well as Shaw Resources Policies and Procedures as they may pertain to safety and working efficiencies;
\- Provide customer service and build/maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction;
\- Participate in the safety culture within the plant in all actions and instructions;
\- Participate in safety training with other plant personnel, including record keeping and near miss reporting;
\- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

\- Class 1 Driver's License (Required).
\- Previous experience in a similar position will be considered an asset.
\- Physically able to fulfill requirements of the position.
\- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
\- Maintains a high level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
\- Must be safety orientated

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via Indeed.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com

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