Truck Driver, Heavy Truck

Lower Sackville, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English or French Hours: 60 to 70 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Various locations Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Professionalism in customer service 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 brake adjustments 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 Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles) Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles) Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

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 Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Flatbed Logging, highway Refrigerated Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer A train Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Technical experience

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Import and export products

Transportation/travel experience

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

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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 internationally Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Overtime required Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Tools

Personal suitability

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

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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As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Mileage paid Night shift premium

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 Team building opportunities Parking available Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week * Wellness program

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2483866
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lower Sackville, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned