long haul truck driver

Contrans Flatbed Group
Truro, NS, CA
$55K-$65K a year
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 to 70 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Piece work
  • 6 days ago
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