Full-Time Truck driver, dangerous goods in St. John’s
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; 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)
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; 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
Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check
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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; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Liquid bulk