Truck driver
HGC The Harman Group is located at Debert, NS. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: HGC The Harman Group
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $45,000 to $60,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Debert, NS
Job Description
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- 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 oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- 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 English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include refrigerated and tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with Citizens band (CB) radio and Trip recorder (on-board computer).
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance, criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.
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 for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Mileage paid, which is compensation for using a private vehicle to conduct business-related errands and trips.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
By email