Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver 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 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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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
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Specific 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 vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Sitting
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
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Personal Suitability
Reliability
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