Full-Time Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer in Hamilton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Experience
Experience an asset
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Refrigerated; Dry bulk
Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: jbulthuis@fluke.caWe 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.