Full-Time Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (Canada/USA Regional) in Thunder Bay
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some high school; Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Van; Refrigerated
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Type of Travel
Long-haul
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.mckevitt-trucking.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.