Location: Guelph, ON

Salary: $25.25 to $27.50 CAD hourly for 40 to 70 hours per week, Minimum wage is guaranteed

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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); AZ class license; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

No experience

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Overtime required

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Refrigerated; Dry bulk

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Financial benefits

Bonus

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Date Posted: June 14, 2022