Full-Time Truck Driver, Dangerous Goods in Thunder Bay
Job Description
Languages
English Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbookExperience
1 year to less than 2 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer)Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer serviceSpecific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record checkOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime requiredType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Liquid bulkTransportation/Travel Experience
Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized