Full-Time Truck Driver, Long Haul in Kingston
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; 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; 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
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Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
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