Overview
Driver, truck Jobs in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada at THOMPSON’S MOVING & STORAGE
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
45 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Moving and storage company
Tasks
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or
A)
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Short-haul
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Title: Driver, truck
Company: THOMPSON’S MOVING & STORAGE
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Transportation (Truck Driver, Transportation Logistics, Delivery, Fleet Manager)
