Crown Regal Transport Looking for at Bedford, Nova Scotia Full Time

– Work Term: Permanent

– Work Language: English

– Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week

– Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

– Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks- Mountain driving expertise
– Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
– 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 brake adjustments
– 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
– Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses – Air Brakes Endorsement
– Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
– Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
– Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
– Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
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- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience- International
– Local
– Long-haul
– National
– Provincial/territorial
– Regional
Security and safety- Basic security clearance
– Driver’s validity licence 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 internationally
– Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
– Handling heavy loads
– Large workload
– Physically demanding
– Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
– More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability- Excellent oral communication
– Flexibility
– Judgement
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player

Salary: $23.00 hourly