Tractor-trailer Driver, Long Haul

7 days ago


Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Eassons Transport Ltd Full time

Work Term:
Permanent

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting:

  • Room and board provided
  • Various locations

Tasks:

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a twoperson team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform pretrip, en route and posttrip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Defensive Driving Course
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge:

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pretrip, enroute, posttrip)
  • Transborder documentation
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractortrailer

Communication systems experience:

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (onboard computer)

Transportation/travel experience:

  • Longhaul

Security and safety:

  • Valid passport
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information:

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel crossborder
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Attention to detail
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

Weight handling:

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:

  • Cellular phone
  • Steeltoed safety boots

Personal suitability:

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:

  • Bonus
  • Mileage paid
  • Piece work

Long term benefits:

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)


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