Full-Time Driver,Truck in Kingston
Job Description
Languages
Bilingual
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; First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; CPR Certificate; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; 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); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Driver’s abstract; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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
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
Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone
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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; Travel expenses paid by employer
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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