KEN - A/Z Linehaul Driver

Gardewine; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardewine is seeking an A/Z Linehaul Driver for the Kenora, Ontario area. The role involves delivering freight between terminal locations and providing friendly, reliable service to customers.

Duties include trailer pickup/drop-off, paperwork, and routine vehicle checks as part of a safety-conscious operation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Valid Class 1/AZ license with air brake endorsement in good standing.
• Experience with all types of pickup and delivery activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfort driving at night and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with customers to maintain high service levels.
• Communicate with dispatch to keep them informed of activities.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer point to point.
• Perform routine pre-/post-trip checks of trucks and trailers.
• Complete shipping documents to ensure proper freight handling.
• Operate forklifts or power-jacks for larger freight as needed.
• Move smaller freight items as required.
• Support safety and health initiatives for all drivers and terminal staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Valid AZ/Class 1 license

Air brake endorsement

Independent work

Night driving

Job description

A/Z - Linehaul Driver ( Kenora O.N. )

Gardewine is a large transportation, warehousing, and logistic company with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. The most important aspect of our company’s operations is our dedicated people;

A/Z - Linehaul Driver ( Kenora O.N. )

Gardewine is a large transportation, warehousing, and logistic company with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. The most important aspect of our company’s operations is our dedicated people; our people will always be the source of our success and their safety and health will always come first.

Summary

A Linehaul Driver is responsible for delivering freight to various terminal locations by providing friendly and helpful service to customers. Drivers are generally responsible for trailer pick up and drop offs but may be required to handle freight at customers’ locations. Completes all paperwork as required for this position. Drivers Pre/Post trip and refueling of tractors required on each trip and included in pay rates.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cooperate with all customers to maintain a high level of customer service
• Communicates consistently with dispatch keeping them abreast of activities
• Safely operate truck and trailer point to point
• Perform routine(pre and post) checks of all truck and trailers
• Complete all necessary shipping documents to ensure proper freight handling
• Regularly operate forklift, power-jack, or wheeler for larger freight
• Hand move smaller freight items
• Supports all Safety & Health initiatives for the safety of all drivers, customers and other terminal employees by following all safety policies and procedures including the incident reporting system

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to perform physical requirements of this type of work. Valid Class 1/AZ Driver’s License with air brake endorsement in good standing. Experience with all types of pickup and delivery activities. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Must be comfortable driving at night and in inclement weather.

Physical Requirements

Drivers must be physically fit to handle freight by lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, twisting, turning and use of freight handling equipment and cranking trailer dollies. Long periods of sitting required while driving, climbing into truck cab or trailer few times per shift. Generally 10% or less physical activity using small equipment or hand moving freight.

At Gardewine, we are committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experiences do not align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others! Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer and recognized as a Top Fleet Employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected further in the process will be contacted. To view other Gardewine opportunities currently available, please visit our website at www.gardewine.com.

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