Job Details

Job detail:
Location: 140 Horseshoe Lake Dr, Halifax, NS

Salary: 60,000 annually / 40 to 60 hours per week
Pay per mile: $0.46
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Evening, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Extended Health care

How to apply:
https://tfi-contrans.truckright.com/careers/position/detail/144

Job Description

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
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
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 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
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
Valid passport
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
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid