Class 1 truck driver

• Location 721 Wilkinson AveDartmouth, NSB3B 0H4
• Work location On site
• Salary$28.50HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Evening, Night, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 5 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3677293

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program