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truck driver Verified

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Employer details Harvest Wagon

Job details

  • LocationVarious locationsEtobicoke, , ON
    Toronto, , ON
  • Salary28.00 to 29.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 44 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • To be determined
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Verified
  • Source Job Bank #2879067

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • DZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) Card
  • Defensive Driving Course
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

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

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

2024-05-10

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Harvest Wagon

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