Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Saint Catharines
Job Description
Languages
English Education
No degree, certificate or diplomaCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Not requiredDocumentation 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
Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniquesWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; 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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driving record check (abstract)Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Large workloadWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized