Full-Time Moving Van Driver in Kingston
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; AZ class license; DZ class license
Experience
No experience
Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for goods; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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
Documentation Knowledge Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading Communication Systems Experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Additional Skills Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Security and Safety Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance Own Tools/Equipment Tools; Steel-toed safety boots Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required Work Location Information Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul Personal Suitability Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized