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    Truck driver

    PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC.

    Truck driver

    PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Transportation and vehicles
    Reference : 39981408
    Posted + 30 days ago | Still Open
    Permanent Full time As soon as possible

    Description



    - Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

    - Langue de travail: Anglais

    - Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week

    - Education:

    - Expérience:

    Education- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
    - or equivalent experience
    Work setting- Remote location
    - Willing to relocate
    - Relocation costs not covered by employer
    Tasks- Mountain driving expertise
    - Owner-operator business skills
    - Professionalism in customer service
    - Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
    - Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
    - Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
    - 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
    - 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
    - Transport and handle dangerous goods
    Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - AZ class license
    - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
    - Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
    - Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
    Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
    - Bill of lading
    - Dangerous goods occurrence reports
    - Driver logbook
    - Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
    - Maintenance and repair reports
    - Trans-border documentation
    - Trip reports
    Type of trucking and equipment- Flatbed
    - Logging, highway
    - Refrigerated
    - Tractor-trailer
    Communication systems experience- Citizens band (CB) radio
    - Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
    - Trip recorder (on-board computer)
    Transportation/travel experience- International
    - Local
    - Long-haul
    - National
    - Provincial/territorial
    - Regional
    - Short-haul
    Security and safety- Valid passport
    - Basic security clearance
    - Bondable
    - Criminal record check
    - Driver's validity licence check
    - Driving record check (abstract)
    - Drug test
    - Medical exam
    Transportation/travel information- Drive manual transmission vehicle
    - Travel expenses paid by employer
    - 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
    - Handling heavy loads
    - Physically demanding
    - Sitting
    Weight handling- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
    Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
    - Hard hat
    - Steel-toed safety boots
    Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
    - Excellent oral communication
    - Excellent written communication
    - Flexibility
    - Judgement
    - Organized
    - Reliability
    - Team player
    Experience- 1 year to less than 2 years
    Green job- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
    Workplace information- On the road job
    Health benefits- Health care plan
    Financial benefits- Bonus
    - Life insurance
    - Mileage paid
    - Pension plan
    Long term benefits- Long-term care insurance
    Other benefits- Free parking available
    - Learning/training paid by employer
    - On-site amenities





    Salary: $.45 commission per mile

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