Job requirements

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience
Experience an asset

Job type
Permanent, Full-type

No. of vacancies
10

Salary
$24.50 to $26.50 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week

Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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

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

Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional Skills
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Refrigerated; Dry bulk

Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability; Organized

How to apply
By email
oysterfreight.jobs@yahoo.com

By mail
93 Armstrong Ave
Georgetown, ON
L7G 4S1