Full-Time Fuel Oil Truck Driver in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; 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
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Liquid bulk
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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