Igloo transport
Dartmouth, NS
Posted yesterday
Job Details:
$32.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Overview
- Job Duration: Permanent
- Language of Work: English
- Hours of Work: 30 to 45 hours per week
- Education:
- Experience: 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
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer Food specialties
- Fish and seafood Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years Employment terms options
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Workplace information
- On the road job Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
- Piece work Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
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