Truck driver

• Location Georgetown, ONL7G 4S5
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 3 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3683119

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available