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SalaryYard location/Terminal: Dartmouth, NS
Workdays: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Shift Start Time: 6:30PM to 1:00AM ****This is a Night Shift*****
Applicable Statutory Holidays
***THIS IS A 3 MONTH TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION - POSSIBLE OF EXTENSION***
What you will do:
- Drive a Refrigerated tractor trailer on a dedicated route from Dartmouth, NS to Moncton, NB and back
- Deliver freights in good condition and within scheduled time (1 to 3 pick-ups a day)
- Use a handheld device to scan documents and freights
- Lift up to 50lbs. Dolley provided. Some skid work with the use of a manual pallet jack to offload freight at times
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Complete any necessary paperwork accurately
- Perform all safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspection
- Report on all safety hazards and accidents
- Use a cellular phone to communicate with dispatch ie. Truck breakdowns, delivery concerns, answer calls, texts etc….
- Provide excellent customer service
- Build strong client relationships
- Adhere to safety and compliance regulations
- Additional duties as required
What you will get:
- Hourly paid ($21.00/hr. )
- Paid bi-weekly
- Home daily; No long haul or US deliveries
- Paid Comprehensive training program
- Safety boot allowance (if extended beyond 3 months)
- Uniform allowance and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What we require of you:
- High School Diploma
- Valid Class 1 Commercial Driver’s License
- Clean Commercial Driver’s Abstract
- Line haul/Reefer experience is an asset
- Minimum 1 year proven Commercial Truck driving experience
- Ability to drive and sit for long hours
- Lift up to 50lbs with the use of a dolley or manual pallet jack to offload freight at times
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork
- Customer Focus – experience providing quality customer service
- Adaptable to change and or foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
- Experience working in a fast paced environment
- Experience working independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on a team and being a team player
- Must be comfortable with using onboard or handheld computer devices
- Must have a safety and compliance mind set
ALL applicants will be subject to:
1. Road test
2. Criminal Background Check
3. Employment Reference Check (former employers)
Organization Overview:
WE ARE IN THE PEOPLE BUSINESS!
At ATS Healthcare, we are focused on delivering to Canadians products that are required for improved health and well-being. Whether shipping to a hospital, medical facility, pharmacy or residence, our temperature controlled transportation solutions ensure time-definite shipments are delivered into the right hands.
Located in all major metropolitan cities across Canada, the ATS Healthcare family includes over 450 family members that each play a critical role in our vision of building enduring relationships, by delivering integrated solutions with passion and innovation!
ATS Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from women, members of a visible minority, persons with a disability and aboriginal persons.
ATS Healthcare welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest in applying, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 9 per week
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- driving a Semi-Tractor Trailer: 1 year (required)
- offloading skid from Tractor Trailer: 1 year (required)
- lifting and or carrying up to 50lbs of freight: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
