Full-Time Truck Driver, Heavy Truck in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
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Documentation Knowledge
Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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 vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Dry bulk; Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Local
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized
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