Full-Time Truck Driver, Truck-Trailer in Niagara Falls
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated
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Transportation/Travel Experience
International; Short-haul; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.gzavitz.comWe 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.