Transport driver

Mrs. Dunster's

Sussex, NB

Job Details:

$55,000 / year
Full-time
Entry Level

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Work setting
  • Various locations
  • 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
  • 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 brake adjustments
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Documentation knowledge
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports
  • Type of trucking and equipment
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Communication systems experience
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Transportation/travel experience
  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight
  • Driver's abstract
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting
  • Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience
  • Time management
  • Screening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Employment terms options
  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Employment terms options
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available
  • Green job
  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits