Full-Time Driver, Line-haul in Ottawa
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; DZ class licenseDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
Experience an assetCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; 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)Own Tools/Equipment
Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime requiredType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated; Dry bulk; Extended length tractor-trailer combinationTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized