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Join Our Team as a Heavy Truck Driver!

Company: PEXTRANS CONTAINER GROUP INC

Location: Lower Sackville, NS

Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Work Term: Temporary

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 role offers a chance to work in various locations, with the flexibility to relocate as needed. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety and professionalism, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring the safety and security of cargo.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
• Maintain vehicle condition by performing preventive maintenance and brake adjustments.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods safely.
• Communicate effectively with central dispatch and relay important information.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 2 to 3 years of driving experience or equivalent.
• Work Language: English or French.
• Hours: 60 to 140 hours bi-weekly.
• Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Valid AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement.

Work Setting

• On the road job with various locations.
• Willingness to relocate is essential.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle heavy loads.
• Organized, reliable, and a team player.
• Ability to operate GPS and other navigation equipment.
• Knowledge of accident reports, bill of lading, and driver logbooks.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health care plan.
• Bonus and group insurance benefits as per collective agreement.
• Mileage paid and night shift premium.
• Long-term care insurance and travel insurance.

Additional Perks

• Free parking and team building opportunities.
• Learning and training paid by the employer.
• Wellness program and variable or compressed work week.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and repetitive activities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods and manage a large workload.
• Weight handling capacity of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Join Us!

If you are ready to take the next step in your driving career and be part of a supportive and professional team, we encourage you to apply. At PEXTRANS CONTAINER GROUP INC, we value our drivers and are committed to providing a safe and rewarding work environment.

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.