Government of Canada - Atlantic

long haul truck driver


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Pay55k / year
LocationTruro/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 48958137

      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.

      Work site environment

      • Canada

      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

      • Long-haul
      • National

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • 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
      • 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

      • 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
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