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long haul driver
Posted on November 09, 2024 by Employer details DXB Logistics Inc
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Address customers' complaints or concerns. 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Perform preventive maintenance. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. 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). Trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Long-haul. Provincial/territorial. Short-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Driving record check (abstract). Medical exam. 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 overnight. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Large workload. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Patience. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently a student?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. What is your current field of study?. What is your current level of study?. Experience: Experience an asset.- LocationBedford, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$28.90HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3148255
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- 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)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
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 overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2025-01-06
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