Full-Time Truck Driver, Truck-trailer in Dartmouth
Job Description
Languages
English Education
No degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbookExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceSpecific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record checkOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hatTransportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel for extended periods; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail; SittingType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated; Dry bulkTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability