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Posted on October 10, 2024 by Employer details Thames Aggregate
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Load and unload goods. Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Trip recorder (on-board computer). Transportation/travel experience: International. Long-haul. Provincial/territorial. Short-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Transportation/travel information: 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. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Experience: Experience an asset. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.- Location30 Thames Spring CrescentThamesford, ONN0M 2M0
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$28.50 to $30.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3114699
This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis. Canadians and Permanent residents are able and encouraged to apply. Learn more.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- 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
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
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
2024-12-20
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