Full-Time Driver, Truck in Niagara Falls
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; Forklift Operator Certification; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
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Documentation Knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; 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); Drug test
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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; Travel expenses paid by employer
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Refrigerated; Liquid bulk
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Provincial/territorial; Short-haul
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Personal Suitability
Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: ssmith@photech.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.