Location: Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L7

Salary: $21.00 to $25.00 CAD hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week

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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; 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; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Criminal record check; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Various locations; Willing to relocate

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability; Organized

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Date Posted: June 14, 2022