Full-Time Driver, Truck in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training; Skid Control Training; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; AZ 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
No experienceCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
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; 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
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passportOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employerWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized