Full Time Permanent

Driver, Truck – Halifax, NS

Posted 3 years ago
Halifax, NS
$22 per hour
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Specific Skills – Driver, Truck
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Basic security clearance; Valid passport
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Willing to travel internationally
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting
Work Location Information
Willing to relocate
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer A train
Transportation/Travel Experience
National; Local; Long-haul
Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth