Full-Time Driver, Transport in Kingston
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip 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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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Short-haul
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Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: davis@talentcor.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.