Full-Time Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) CertificateDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
3 years to less than 5 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearanceOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; SittingType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailerTransportation/Travel Experience
International; Provincial/territorialPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized