Truck Driver

Dartmouth, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Remote location Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

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Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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AZ class license Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Flatbed Logging, highway Refrigerated Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

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International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul

Security and safety

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Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience

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1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Bonus Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer * On-site amenities

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2627600
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dartmouth, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned