Truck Driver

1 day ago

Halifax, Canada Independent Security Services Atlantic Inc Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 48 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Tasks**:

- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Use maps and other trip planning aids
- Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
- Prepare, package and restock goods
- Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
- Defensive Driving Course
**Documentation knowledge**:

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
**Type of trucking and equipment**:

- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
**Communication systems experience**:

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
**Transportation/travel experience**:

- Local
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Client focus
**Screening questions**:

- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer

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