class 3 truck driver

John's Towing & Transport Ltd; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation seeks a dedicated Class 3 Truck Driver to join their team. This role involves operating and driving trucks to transport goods while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and the ability to handle heavy loads. With a focus on professionalism and efficiency, you'll be responsible for route planning and vehicle inspections. Join a company that values reliability and teamwork, offering opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paramedical Services Coverage

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3/3F/DF license required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods using straight or articulated trucks.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Route Planning

Heavy Load Handling

Vehicle Inspection

Emergency Repairs

Education

Class 3/3F/DF Licence

Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Tools

GPS Equipment

Tow Truck

Job description

• Education:

Education

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
• 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 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Will train
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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John's Towing & Transport Ltd in Berwick, NS