driver, long haul - Jobs in Rose Bay, NS

Job Description

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Drivers License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Stone slinger
• Dump truck
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Drivers validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid drivers licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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