OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

- 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

- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
- Piece work

OTHER BENEFITS

- Other perks
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

📌 Long haul truck driver (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia