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Location
100 Joseph Zatzman DriveDartmouth, NSB3B 1N8
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Work location
On site
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Salary$52,000 to $65,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies
6 vacancies
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Job Bank
#3681865
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Professionalism in customer service
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Dry bulk
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Flatbed
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Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
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Local
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Long-haul
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National
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Provincial/territorial
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Regional
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Short-haul
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Parking available