short haul truck driver

Igloo transport; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking drivers to transport goods and manage vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 or A license and experience in customer service. Responsibilities include handling heavy loads, addressing customer concerns, and performing necessary vehicle maintenance. The job offers a physical work environment with potential overtime required.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required.
• 1-2 years of driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive straight or articulated trucks for transport.
• Load and unload goods and perform vehicle inspections.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Team driving

Handling heavy loads

Communication skills

Judgment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• 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

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• 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?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Mileage paid
• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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