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Driver, long haul needed in Canada by Contrans Flatbed Group LP
Long haul truck drivers drive truck and trailer combination vehicles over long distances to deliver products, livestock, or materials. They oversee freight loading, ensure that freight weight limits are not exceeded, and properly secure the freight to prevent damage.
Job details
- Location: 79 Parkway Dr Truro, NSB2N 6C7On the road job
- Salary: $55,000 to $65,000YEAR annually for 40 to 60 hours per week
Minimum wage is guaranteed - Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Flexible Hours, To be determined
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Financial benefits
- Vacancies: 8 vacancies
Job requirements
Languages
English
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Specific Skills
- Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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
- Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
- Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
- Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passport
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
- Work Location Information
- Various locations
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
- Workplace information
- On the road job
- Health benefits
- Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits
- Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
- Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits; Life insurance
- Screening questions
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Program title
Jobs for Ukraine
Program description:
This employer has selected to promote this job through “Jobs for Ukraine”. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can still apply.
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits, Life insurance
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
ibingham@brookville.ca
By phone
800-565-7554 extension 5433 Between 08:30 AM and 05:00 PM
By fax
902-895-0722
By mail
79 Parkway Dr
Truro, NS
B2N 6C7
Advertised until
2022-07-08
