Job id
:
1544812018
 
Posting Date
:
November 23, 2020
 
Expiry date
:
July 22, 2021
 
Vacancies
:
1
 
Salary
:
26.40/Hr
 
Website
:
 
 
 
 

We are looking to hire 2 truck drivers for our company. Our ideal candidate is efficient, responsible and safe. Our truck drivers should be able to co-ordinate with a team, while working and problem-solving independently on the road. We require candidates with a clean driving record and proper air brake endorsements to operate our commercial vehicles. Drivers must accurately maintain driving logs and be able to administer bills of lading.

 Transport goods and materials from manufacturing plant to warehouses, rail yards, distribution centres and other provinces

Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods

Perform pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage

Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting goods

Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts

Inspect for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance

Load and unload the cargo off truck including supervision

Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books

Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers

Perform emergency roadside repairs

Keep interior of vehicle clean of debris and clutter

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

No formal education requirements

No experience required, on-the-job training will be provided

Ability to communicate in English

Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is required

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Attention to detail

Sitting for extended periods

Willing to travel overnight, cross-border and for extended periods

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility and Judgement

Must be a team player, reliable and organized

Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.

 

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.