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driver, truck

56 Railway Street Kingston, , ON K7K 2L8
CA$47,840 - CA$62,400/yearly
Permanent employment Part time leading to full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Group insurance benefits

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. 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. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques. Professionalism in customer service. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks. 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. Pay and receive payments for goods. 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. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. DZ class license. Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate. Defensive Driving Course. First Aid Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles). Tractor-trailer. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Long-haul. National. Provincial/territorial. Regional. Short-haul. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Bondable. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Tools. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Patience. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer.

About Walker's/Capital Group of Companies

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Household, office and commercial relocation, packing and storage services. Local, long-distance and overseas. Move management. Packing supplies. Office furniture systems installation. Warehousing and transportation. Certified Living Wage Employer with the Ontario Living Wage Network.

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