Truck Operator (NOC 73300)

SoftTrans Canada was founded in 2019, in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. Our objective is to service exporters in Atlantic Canada by providing elevated freight forwarding services via more diversified air cargo gateways to more destinations in Asia.

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Wage?$31.25/hour?60-90 hour/bi-weekly

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On the road job: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid drivers licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Apply By email

• hr@softtranslogistics.com