Short haul truck driver

apartmentN.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS LIMITED placeNew Glasgow calendar_month 

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
Type of trucking and equipment
  • Dump truck
  • Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
  • Local
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
Weight handling
  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Gasoline paid
  • Gratuities
Other benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
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