Posted 3 days ago
Truck Driver - Class 5
@ JDI
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Overview
JDI is hiring a full-time Class 5 Truck Driver to deliver materials to private homes and construction sites, while also working in the yard and store and helping warehouse staff. The role requires proven delivery experience, a valid Class 5 licence, and the ability to work in all weather. Kent, a retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada, is part of the JDI group.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver materials to private homes and construction sites safely
- Maintain vehicle, truck checklists and driver records
- Verify load security and accuracy
- Help customers in the yard and store and assist warehouse staff
- Report defects, violations, accidents or injuries
Requirements summary:
- Proven work experience as a delivery driver
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to work in all weather and a fast-paced environment
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Effective written and oral communication; bilingual English/French an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Warehouse, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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JDI
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 643 |
As a Truck Driver, you will be a part of the team that provides delivery services for our customers displaying the highest standards of safety and excellent customer service. You will be responsible for monitoring truck maintenance and keeping driver’s record requirements such as daily checklist. This job can be physically demanding.
- Deliver materials to private homes and construction sites safely
- Work in the yard and in the store actively helping customers
- Prepare trucks for loading and assist warehouse staff as required
- Ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety
- Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve any issues
- Verify load security and accuracy
- Report defects, violations, accidents or injuries
- Act professionally at all times
- Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Proven work experience as a delivery driver
- Valid driver’s license class 5
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, fast-paced, and dynamic workplace
- Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, and safety oriented
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Effective written and oral communication skills (Bilingual English/French will be considered an asset)
- Basic hand tool skills
- Able to do physical work
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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