Transport truck driver
ZFL Trucking Halifax
Overview
Languages
English
Education- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
- 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
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Roll-off truck
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Security and safety- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
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