Part-Time Tractor-trailer Truck Driver in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); 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); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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
Driving record check (abstract)
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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
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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