truck driver

GROUND PILOT LOGISTICS INC; New Minas; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in New Minas, Nova Scotia, seeks a dedicated transport professional to manage the loading, unloading, and transportation of goods. Responsibilities include arranging travel itineraries, inspecting vehicles, and ensuring cargo safety. A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 driver's licence are required. The position offers permanent employment with 50-60 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Networking opportunities for youth and Indigenous workers

Qualifications

• Willingness to train on the job.
• Valid Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks) required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel and itineraries for transport.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.

Skills

Ability to operate GPS

Experience with loading and unloading goods

Ability to perform emergency roadside repairs

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and experience

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 50 to 60 hours per week