Location: Kitchener, ON, N2R 0H1
Work location: On site
Salary: $36.50 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Hardworking
Patience
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
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
By email