Full-Time Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver in Guelph
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Van; Dry bulk
Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial; National; International
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
Communication Equipment Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is not available
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
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: info@flemingfastfreight.caWe 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.