dump truck driver

ATTR Construction; Bedford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a reliable driver with a secondary school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include calculating repair costs, operating special purpose trucks, and ensuring cargo safety. The ideal candidate will have good navigation skills and be able to work 35 to 70 hours per week in a permanent role. English is the working language.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to calculate costs for truck repairs and parts.
• Experience with navigation devices and route planning.
• Able to operate special purpose trucks.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for truck repairs and new parts.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and other equipment.
• Manage payments for goods.
• Adjust brakes and perform vehicle inspections.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 70 hours per week