Long haul truck driver

Tom MacDonald Trucking Limited, located at 527 Keltic Drive, Sydney, NS B1L 1B6, is currently seeking applications for the position of Long-haul Truck Driver. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Tom MacDonald Trucking Limited
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $21.50 hourly / 32 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 527 Keltic Drive, Sydney, NS B1L 1B6

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Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have experience with transportation and travel at the international, national, provincial, and territorial levels.
  • The candidate must have experience with long-haul travel.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be willing to work long hours in a sitting position.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cell phone.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

safety@tmdtrucking.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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