Flatbed Drivers Needed in Halifax - Classic Freight Systems (2011) Ltd.

Location
Halifax, NS

Salary
$50,000.00 to $70,000.00 / Year for 45.00 to 60.00 Hours / Week

Vacancies
6 Vacancies

Terms of employment
Permanent, Full time

Start date
As soon as possible

Employment conditions
Day, Weekend, Flexible hours

Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat
Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Sitting, Physically demanding

Work Location Information
Various locations

Personal Suitability
Excellent written communication, Reliability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility

Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Citizens band (CB) radio, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge
Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Specific Skills
Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Transportation/Travel Experience
Provincial/territorial, National, Regional, Long-haul, International

Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

How to apply

By email:
vaughn at classicfreight.ca

By phone:
902-481-3701
from 08:30 to 04:30

By fax:
902-481-3707

Online:
http://www.classicfreight.ca

By mail:
50 Joseph Zatzman Drive
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1N8

In person:
50 Joseph Zatzman Drive
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1N8
from 08:30 to 04:30