Full-Time Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer (LTL Peddle Driver) in Ottawa
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
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
3 years to less than 5 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Van; Refrigerated
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Type of Travel
Regional
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Cellular phone; 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; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Pay and receive payments for 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; Handle inquiries from customers; Owner-operator business skills
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Computer use
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Other Information
P+D driver for day shifts on weekdays. Great job, full time with benefits after probation. Physically demanding, good work ethic. Excellent customer service skills.
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.transporthelp.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.