Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

- 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
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- RAPID (Free and Secure Trade) Program

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)





Transportation/travel experience

- International
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
- 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
- Physically demanding
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

- Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

📌 truck driver (Port Colborne)
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