Short haul truck driver
N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS LIMITED New Glasgow
Overview
Languages
English
Education- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
- CPR Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Dump truck
- Tractor-trailer
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Gratuities
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
Trenton, 3 km from New Glasgow
and safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Help with truck and trailer upkeep, including folding blankets, breaking down packing materials, and washing vehicles/equipment
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