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Join Our Team as a Heavy Truck Driver!

Company: PEXTRANS CONTAINER GROUP INC

Location: Lower Sackville, NS

Job Category: Transportation

Salary: $25.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you an experienced truck driver looking for an exciting opportunity? PEXTRANS CONTAINER GROUP INC is seeking dedicated and skilled Heavy Truck Drivers to join our dynamic team. This temporary position offers a chance to work in various locations, with the potential for relocation. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety and professionalism, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service while transporting goods.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods efficiently and safely.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Conduct thorough inspections of the vehicle, including tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Perform brake adjustments and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure the safety and security of cargo through proper tarping techniques.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods as required.

Requirements

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 60 to 70 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 to 3 years or equivalent experience

Certificates and Licenses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks, and other 2-axle vehicles)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding tasks
• Repetitive tasks and sitting for extended periods
• Overtime may be required

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium

Long-Term Benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Flexibility and reliability
• Organized and a team player

If you are ready to take the next step in your driving career and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.