Full-Time Truck Driver, Truck-Trailer (AZ Driver Required) in Thunder Bay
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); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; WHMIS Certificate
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dump
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 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; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Security and Safety
Bondable; 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
Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Travel expenses paid by employer
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Writing; Communication; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
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Other Information
Operate and drive roll off trucks, lugger trucks, picker trucks and/or tractor trailer trucks. Please include a resume.
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: jhalvors@lakeheadu.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.