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flatbed truck driver @ Classic Freight Transport

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CAOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks

  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns.
  • Professionalism in customer service.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brakes Endorsement.
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
  • Type of trucking and equipment: Flatbed.
  • Tractor-trailer.
  • Transportation/travel experience: International.
  • Long-haul.
  • Provincial/territorial.
  • Security and safety: Valid passport.
  • Driving record check (abstract).
  • Drug test.
  • Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel cross-border.
  • Willing to travel for extended periods.
  • Willing to travel internationally.
  • Willing to travel overnight.
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Sitting.
  • Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • Employment terms options: Early morning.
  • Evening.
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
  • Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
  • Morning.
  • Night.
  • Day.
  • Weekend.
  • Workplace information: On the road job.
  • Health benefits: Dental plan.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Health care plan.
  • Paramedical services coverage.
  • Vision care benefits.
  • Financial benefits: Bonus.
  • Group insurance benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Mileage paid.
  • Pension plan.
  • Other benefits: Free parking available.
  • On-site amenities.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Wellness program.

Skills

air brake endorsementInternational travel

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