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Long haul team truck driver

Eassons Transportation Group

Halifax, Nova Scotia
LANGUAGES

English
EDUCATION

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years
ON SITE

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

Various locations
RESPONSIBILITIES

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
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Defensive Driving Course
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Forklift Operator Certification
Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Long-haul
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

Drive manual transmission vehicle
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

Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Sitting
WEIGHT HANDLING

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots
PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid
Piece work
LONG TERM BENEFITS

Long-term care insurance

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