Full-Time Truck driver (DZ) in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Regional
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory
Other Information
Home every day in time for dinner. Expect the opportunity to increase your income by working overtime. Must be physically able to perform job duties. Some lifting involved.
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: hr232d@2hermans.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.