Work location
- Beechville, NS B3T 0M5 Open in Google Maps
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Job description
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
About BATTH FREIGHT SERVICES INCORPO
How to apply
Apply online at canadacareers.jobs/jobs/truck-driver-beechville-1xah/go