Job Title: truck driver
Location: Kingston, Nova Scotia
Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight
Wage: $21.60/Hour
Work Term : Permanent
Work Language : English
Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
 - Load and unload goods
 - Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
 - Pay and receive payments for goods
 - Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle - Perform preventive maintenance
 - Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
 - Repair or replace mechanical units or components
 
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
 - Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
 - Class 3 / 3F / DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
 - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
 - Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
 - Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
 - First Aid Certificate
 - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 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
 - Trip reports
 
Type of trucking and equipment
- Roll-off truck
 - Dry bulk
 - Dump truck
 - Hydrovac
 - Liquid bulk
 - Tractor-trailer
 
Field work location experience
- Nova Scotia
 
Truck or equipment experience
- Road sweeper
 
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
 
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
 - Criminal record check
 - Driver’s validity licence check
 - Driving record check (abstract)
 
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
 - Valid driver’s licence
 
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
 - Overtime required
 
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
 
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
 
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
 - Excellent oral communication
 - Flexibility
 - Judgement
 - Organized
 - Reliability
 - Team player
 
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
 - Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
 - Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
 - Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
 - Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
 - What is the highest level of study you have completed?
 
Health benefits
- Dental plan
 - Health care plan
 - Vision care benefits
 
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
 - Life insurance
 
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
 - Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.