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long haul truck driver
Posted on November 14, 2024 by Employer details Contrans Flatbed Group
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: 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 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. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Type of trucking and equipment: Flatbed. Tractor-trailer. Tractor-trailer B train. Transportation/travel experience: International. Long-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Piece work.- LocationTruro, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$55,000 to $65,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 70 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3149796
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
Who can apply to this job?
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- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
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