Truck driver

Igloo transport is located at 29 Mosher Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1E5. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The assigned Day, Night and Weekend may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Igloo transport
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $23.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 29 Mosher Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1E5

Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
  • 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 must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

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 straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate’s driver’s licence should be thoroughly checked for validity.

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.

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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cellular phone.

Benefits

  • Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Mileage reimbursement as well as a Piece-of-work facility paid at a fixed rate based on the amount completed rather than the time required to complete the job.
  • In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Other benefits and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

igloorecruit@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Proof of the requested certifications
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