truck driver
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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
- Parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport goods locally and over long distances. Inspect and maintain vehicle and cargo safety, handle customer concerns, communicate with dispatch, and record trip, cargo, and service information.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and an AZ or Class 1/A driver's licence with an air brakes endorsement. Candidates must be able to handle heavy loads and physically demanding, repetitive work, and should demonstrate reliability, organization, flexibility, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Customer Service
- Team Driving
- Loading and Unloading
- Truck Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Hours-of-Service Logging
- Cargo Tarping and Security
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Free Parking
- Parking Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- AZ Class Licence
- Class 1 Licence
- Class A Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- GPS
- Route Planning
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- Tractor-Trailer
- Flatbed
- Dry Bulk
- Dangerous Goods
- Bill of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Accident Reports
- Incident Reports
- Trip Reports
- Hours of Service
- Cargo Security
- Tarping
- Central Dispatch
- Long-Haul Transportation
- Local Transportation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Fuel Consumption
- Customer Service