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driver, tow truck

Location: Hebbville, Nova Scotia

Category: Driver Jobs

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 45 to 60 hours per week

Education:

Expérience:

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

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

Pay and receive payments for goods

Perform emergency roadside repairs

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

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)

Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

Bill of lading

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed

Tow truck

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

Local

Short-haul

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Large workload

Overtime required

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Screening questions

Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Night shift premium

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

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