Government of Canada - Atlantic

class 1 truck driver


Pay30.00 / hour
LocationDartmouth/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 43871387

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      On the road

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work setting

      • Various locations

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Professionalism in customer service
      • Load and unload goods
      • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
      • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
      • Perform preventive maintenance
      • 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

      • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
      • 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

      Communication systems experience

      • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Long-haul
      • Short-haul

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Driving record check (abstract)
      • Drug test

      Transportation/travel information

      • 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 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Hardworking
      • Patience

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus
      • Group insurance benefits
      • Mileage paid
  • About the company

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