Full-Time Truck Driver (Class 1) in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not applicable; Not required
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A)
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Accident or incident reports
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Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Communication; Significant use of memory
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Other Information
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm; Some Saturdays, 7am-12pm
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.jrsons.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.