Full-Time Driver, Truck in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 3 or D); Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
5 years or more
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Travel expenses paid by employer
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: accounting@mundensmoving.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.