truck driver – Georgetown

September 9, 2024
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Job Description

Posted on September 09, 2024 by Employer details Flightex transport 

Job details

  • Location Georgetown, ON
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary 29.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
  • Evening, Night, Shift, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies 5 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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 brake adjustments
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • AZ class license

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Tools

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer

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.

How to apply

By email

jobs.flightextransport@gmail.com

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed