truck driver

Lighthouse Transportation Inc.; Beechville; In loco; CAD 31.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

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Lighthouse Transportation Inc. is seeking a professional truck driver to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods at our Beechville, Nova Scotia location.

This permanent, full-time position requires readiness for early mornings, overnights, and weekends, with flexible hours and mandatory safety inspections. You will handle cargo documentation, communicate with dispatch, and ensure the security and timely delivery of goods, including potential travel across local,

Competenze

• Must have valid Class 1/1F/A or equivalent licence.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A).
• Proven ability to perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Mansioni

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of goods.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Formazione

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Strumenti

GPS Navigation

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Job details

• Salary 27.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Own tools/equipment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.