Full-Time Driver, Long Haul in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); 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
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Load and unload goods; 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; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Valid passportOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
National; International; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized