truck driver
- Hebron, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- 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
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Free parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods locally and over long distances, including dangerous goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Plan routes, inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle condition, document trips and cargo, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and an AZ class license with an air brakes endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license. The role involves physically demanding work, handling loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and requires attention to detail, communication, flexibility, organization, reliability, and teamwork.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Customer Service
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cargo Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Tarping And Cargo Security
- AZ Class License
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 Or A Driver's License
- Flatbed Trucking
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dry Bulk Transport
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- Route Planning
- GPS
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Customer Service
- Team Driving
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Documentation
- Hours Of Service
- Fuel Consumption Records
- Dangerous Goods
- AZ Class License
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 Or A Driver's License
- Accident Reports
- Bill Of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Trip Reports
- Dry Bulk
- Flatbed
- Tractor-Trailer
- Long-Haul Transportation