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25 Apr 2015

Full-Time Transport Driver (Full Time Transport Driver) in Halifax

Loblaw Atlantic Ltd. – Distribution – Posted by ConstructionDriverJobs Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

Languages

English

Education

Some high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; WHMIS Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Air Brake Adjustment Certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated; Dry bulk

Type of Travel

Short-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports

Communication Equipment Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver’s licence

Essential Skills

Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing

How to Apply

Please e-mail Resume to: kayla.buchanan@loblaw.ca

We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Categories: Truck Driver. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Halifax.

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