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Job Title: truck driver
Location: Kingston, Nova Scotia
Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight
Wage: $21.60/Hour

Work Term : Permanent
Work Language : English
Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Load and unload goods
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
    Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Repair or replace mechanical units or components

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Class 3 / 3F / DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Roll-off truck
  • Dry bulk
  • Dump truck
  • Hydrovac
  • Liquid bulk
  • Tractor-trailer

Field work location experience

  • Nova Scotia

Truck or equipment experience

  • Road sweeper

Transportation / travel experience

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  • Local

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Overtime required

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply
Online: Apply On Company WebSite

 

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