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transport truck driver

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Employer details Frontier Distributing

Job details

  • LocationFort Erie, ON
  • Workplace information On the road
  • Salary28.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3177601

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2024-12-26

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