TRUCK DRIVER

Location7 Heritage Lane
Welland, ON
L3C 6Z3
Salary$25.00 / hour
vacancies5 vacancies
Employment groups: Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 hours / week
Start dateAs soon as possible
Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Flexible hours
Source Job no.# 2114368
Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
AZ class license
Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Work Setting
Remote location, Various locations, Willing to relocate
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Transportation/Travel Experience
Local, National, Provincial/territorial, Regional, Short-haul
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports
Tasks
Address customers' complaints or concerns, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Transport and handle dangerous goods
Security and Safety
Valid passport, Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting
Job Duties: Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
May perform emergency roadside repairs
May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.