Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English Education
No degree, certificate or diplomaCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbookExperience
1 year to less than 2 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceSpecific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; 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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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; Criminal record checkTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; RefrigeratedPersonal Suitability
Reliability