Full-Time Driver, Truck in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Forklift Operator Certification
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Documentation Knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Local
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