Full-Time LCV (long combination vehicule) Driver in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
5 years or more
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
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
Attention to detail
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer A train; Tractor-trailer B train; Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Provincial/territorial; Short-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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