Short haul truck driver (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Short haul truck driver (Halifax Regional Municipality)

03 Sep
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N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS
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Halifax Regional Municipality

03 Sep

N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS

Halifax Regional Municipality

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities

Tasks

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Professionalism in customer service
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- CPR Certificate




- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Dump truck
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial perks

- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Gratuities

Other benefits

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits

📌 Short haul truck driver (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 N.S. CONSTRUCTION CARRIERS
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality

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