Driver, truck-trailer

Tobermory; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JGE TRANSPORT in Essex, Ontario is hiring a Driver, truck-trailer on a permanent full-time basis. The role requires handling loading/unloading, inspections, and safe operation of a tractor-trailer, including long-distance trips.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English, with a high school diploma and reliable, detail-oriented work style. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required, and a valid passport could be beneficial for cross-border duties.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
• Experience is an asset.
• Must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Organised and flexible in nature.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle hazardous materials.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Load and unload goods

Pre-trip inspections

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

JGE TRANSPORT based in 14016 PINKERTON SIDE ROAD, Essex, ON N8M 2X6 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, truck-trailer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: JGE TRANSPORT
Position: Driver, truck-trailer
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $24.50 hourly for 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 14016 PINKERTON SIDE ROAD, Essex, ON N8M 2X6

• The candidate will be expected to respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate will be required to load and unload goods.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be expected to transport and handle hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Documentation Knowledge

• The candidate should be familiar with Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation and Trip reports.

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Communication Systems Experience

• The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.

Transportation/Travel experience

• The candidate should have prior experience running long-distance trips.

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driving record check (abstract) and drug test.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cell phone and steel-toed safety boots.