truck driver

Road2Air Transportation Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Dartmouth seeks experienced truck drivers for a permanent position. Candidates should possess an AZ class license and have mountain driving expertise. Responsibilities include driving as part of a team, handling heavy loads, and inspecting vehicle condition. Ideal for dedicated and organized individuals ready for physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and physically demanding tasks.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods as part of a two-person team.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Team player

Judgement

Organized

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities