Regional Truck Driver Needed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Classic Freight Transport Full Time

Location
50 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1N8

Work location
On the road

Salary
$61,000 to 75,000 annually (To be negotiated) for 45 to 55 hours per week, Minimum wage is guaranteed

Terms of employment
Permanent employment – Full time, Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend

Starts
As soon as possible

Benefits
Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies
4 vacancies

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities and 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

Credentials, Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul, Provincial/territorial, Regional

Security and safety
Valid passport, Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits
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

How to apply
By email – [email protected]
By phone – (902) 237-8515 between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM
Online – https://www.classicfreight.ca/