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Location
Bolton, ONL7E 5B8
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$37.25HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Job Bank
#3664429
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking