Full-Time Freight Truck Driver in London
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Pay and receive payments for goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers; Owner-operator business skills; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
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Security and Safety
Basic security clearance; Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
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Other Information
A-Zip Moving & Cartage London’s Oldest and Largest independent Moving Co. since 1949 requires 1 AZ Driver One driver dedicated freight Division one night approx. 11 hrs vacation periods & absenteeism.
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please contact: (519)-659-6672We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.