Long Haul Truck Driver Needed in Sydney, NS – Tom MacDonald Trucking Limited Full Time

Location
527 Keltic Drive, Sydney, NS, B1L 1B6

Work location
On site

Salary
$45,760 to $68,640 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed

Terms of employment
Permanent employment, Full time, Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Starts
As soon as possible

Benefits
Health benefits

Vacancies
3 vacancies

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

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 and Tasks
Address customers’ complaints or concerns, 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 other 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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses – Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident 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

Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience
International, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial

Security and safety
Valid passport, Driver’s validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking

Benefits
Health benefits – Dental plan, Health care plan

How to apply
By email – [email protected]