Linehaul Driver

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Shift: Monday to Friday: 6:00pm to 3:00am - 45 hours/week

Pay Rate: $30.02/hour

Location: 38 Isnor Dr, Dartmouth, NS

The Linehaul Driver drives to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt, trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements. Job requires working in shifts.

Route runs from Dartmouth to Moncton

Responsibilities

Drive to/from customer locations

Safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)

Pick up and deliver freight to/from warehouse or package depot and/or customer locations and meet service level agreements

Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch

Pick up, deliver, and load/unload freight at customer locations

Scans freight upon pickup and delivery

Conduct vehicle inspections (tractor - 20-minute pre-trip, 15-minute post-trip; trailer – 15-minute pre-trip per trailer)

Experience

Class 1 driver’s license with a clean driving record

3 years of Class 1 driving experience

Skills

GPS Tracking

Physical Efforts

Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds

Physical Efforts-Standing

Physical Efforts-Sitting

Physical Efforts-Walking

Physical Efforts-Climbing

Physical Efforts-Kneeling

Physical Efforts-Crouching/Squatting

Physical Efforts-Low Back Movements

Mental Efforts

Mental Efforts-Concentration on precision work

Mental Efforts-Long periods of driving

Mental Efforts-Exposure to Confrontational Situations

Mental Efforts-Problem solving

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 527 - Dartmouth (North)

Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment

Posting Number: 69165

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