Short haul truck driver

$25 - $26 per hour

N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS LIMITED

New Glasgow, NS

Durée de l'emploi: Saisonnier
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Professionalism in customer service
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
CPR Certificate
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
First Aid Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

Dump truck
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Local
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

Flexible hours
Morning
On call
To be determined
Day

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement
Bonus
Gratuities

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits

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