Driver, truck-trailer
Shoreland Transport Inc.• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset
Tasks
• 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 oth
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er equipment
• 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
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Documentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves
Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience
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?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
Employment terms options
• Day
• Weekend
Workplace information
• On the road job
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Piece work
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
• Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program