truck driver

Kooner Transport group; Ayr; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. This role involves driving as part of a two-person team, operating various types of trucks, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teamwork and reliability, along with the ability to perform vehicle inspections and manage documentation. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and support for newcomers, veterans, and diverse communities, making it an inclusive and welcoming workplace. If you are passionate about driving and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mentorship programs

Coaching opportunities

Networking opportunities

Diversity training

Awareness training for disabilities

Support for newcomers

Support for veterans

Support for mature workers

Support for visible minorities

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license required.
• Experience in driving trucks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform inspections and oversee vehicle condition.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Driving skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Tractor-trailer

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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