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Description

Position Details

Linehaul Float

Sunday - Saturday

Various Shifts as Assigned

40 hours per week

$30.25 per hour with next increase after 12 months (as per CBA)

The Linehaul Driver drives to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt, trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements. Job requires working in shifts.

Responsibilities

Drive to/from customer locations
Safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)
Pick up and deliver freight to/from warehouse or package depot and/or customer locations and meet service level agreements
Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch
Pick up, deliver, and load/unload freight at customer locations
Scans freight upon pickup and delivery
Conduct vehicle inspections (tractor - 20-minute pre-trip, 15-minute post-trip; trailer – 15-minute pre-trip per trailer)

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Experience

Class 1 driver’s license with a clean driving record
3 years of Class 1 driving experience

Skills

GPS Tracking

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 519 - Ottawa
Working Conditions: On the Road; Warehouse Environment

Posting Number: 68971

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion**.** We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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