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Location
Bedford, NSB4B 1J7
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$30.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
4 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3618456
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Mountain driving expertise
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Bill of lading
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Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trans-border documentation
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Refrigerated
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Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
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International
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Local
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Long-haul
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National
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Provincial/territorial
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Regional
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel internationally
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Sitting
Weight handling
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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
