long haul truck driver

Ranger Motor freight; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport recherche un camionneur pour un poste permanent dans la région de Kitchener. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un certificat de fin d'études secondaires et une expérience d'au moins 7 mois. Les responsabilités incluent la conduite de camions, la planification des itinéraires et l'entretien des véhicules. Des compétences en service à la clientèle et la capacité de manipuler des charges lourdes sont essentielles.

Benefits

Stationnement gratuit disponible

Aménagements sur place

Qualifications

• Expérience minimale de 7 mois dans un poste similaire.
• Connaissance des systèmes GPS et de navigation.
• Capacité à manipuler des charges lourdes jusqu'à 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduire et transporter des biens et matériaux.
• Planifier les itinéraires pour minimiser la consommation de carburant.
• Effectuer des réparations d'urgence sur le terrain.

Skills

Compétences en service à la clientèle

Attention aux détails

Capacité à travailler sous pression

Education

Certificat de fin d'études secondaires

Tools

GPS

Radio citoyenne (CB)

Job description

Overview

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
Langue de travail : Anglais
Heures de travail : 70 hours bi-weekly

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Hydrovac
• Logging, highway
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• 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

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)