Overview

Job Details:

–          Lakeside, NS

B3T 1M5

–          On the road

–          Hourly rate: $27.86/ hour

40 Hours/Week

–          Permanent employment, Full time

–          Employment Conditions: Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend

–          Starts as soon as possible

–          Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits

–          Number of vacancies: 10 Vacancies

Overview

–          Languages – English

–          Education – No degree, certificate or diploma

–          Experience – Experience an asset

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

Responsibilities

·         Tasks

–          Address customers’ complaints or concerns

–          Professionalism in customer service

–          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

–          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, licenses, memberships, and courses

–          Class 1/1F/A License (semi trailer trucks)

–          Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

–          Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

·         Documentation knowledge

–          Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

–          Maintenance and repair reports

·         Type of trucking and equipment

–          Tractor-trailer

·         Communication systems experience

–          Trip recorder (on-board computer)

·         Transportation/travel experience

–          Provincial/territorial

–          Regional

Additional Information

·         Security and safety

–          Criminal record check

–          Driver’s validity license check

–          Driving record check (abstract)

–          Medical Exam

·         Transportation/travel information

–          Valid driver’s license

·         Work conditions and physical capabilities

–          Attention to detail

–          Handling heavy loads

–          Repetitive tasks

–          Sitting

·         Weight handling

–          Up to 23 kg (50lbs)

·         Own tools/equipment

–          Steel-toed safety boots

·         Personal suitability

–          Efficient interpersonal skills

–          Excellent oral communication

–          Excellent written communication

–          Flexibility

–          Judgement

–          Organized

–          Reliability

–          Team Player

Benefits

·         Health benefits

–          Dental Plan

–          Disability benefits

–          Health care plan

–          Vision care benefits

·         Financial benefits

–          As per collective agreement

–          Group insurance benefits

–          Life insurance

–          Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

·         Support for newcomers and refugees

·         Support for youths

·         Support for Indigenous people

Who can apply to this job?

·         You can apply if you are:

o   a Canadian citizen

o   a Permanent resident of Canada

o   a Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply:

Direct apply

–          By direct apply

By email

–          atlantichr@sysco.com

Online

–          http://www.sysco.ca

What you must include in your application

·         Cover Letter

Answer to the following screening questions:

·         Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting