Full-Time Truck Driver in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record checkOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Own transportationWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workloadType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)Transportation/Travel Experience
Provincial/territorialPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized