Full-Time Driver, Transport in Hamilton
Job Description
HamiltonLanguages
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; Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Forklift Operator Certification; AZ class license; DZ class license
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
Weight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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
Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized