truck driver, heavy truck

PEXTRANS CONTAINER GROUP INC; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team in Lower Sackville. This role involves operating various types of trucks, ensuring the safe transport of goods, and maintaining vehicle condition. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to customer service and safety, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team or convoy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference in the transportation sector. If you are ready to take on new challenges and drive your career forward, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Willing to travel internationally

Willing to travel cross-border

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of driving experience with a valid AZ class license.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and ensure vehicle safety.
• Load and unload cargo while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Safety and Security Awareness

Navigation Skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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 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

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Technical Experience

• Import and export products

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Specialization or Experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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