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truck driver, heavy truck

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Driver
#547195
Remote / WFH

Job Description

Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
Heures de travail: 60 to 70 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Various locations
Willing to relocate

Tasks

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

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
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
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
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Technical experience
Import and export products
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Security and safety
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
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
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Group insurance benefits
Mileage paid
Night shift premium
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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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