Driver, dump truck

Jerry’s Asphalt Paving Inc. based in London, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, dump truck who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Morning.

Employer Name: Jerry’s Asphalt Paving Inc.
Position: Driver, dump truck
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.00 to $30.00 hourly for 30 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: London, ON

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer, Flatbed, Dry bulk, Dump truck

Job Description

  • The candidate will be required to load and unload goods.
  • The candidate will be in charge of tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
  • The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be in charge of transport goods and materials by operating and driving straight or articulated trucks.
  • The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
  • The candidate will be required to adjust brakes.
  • The candidate will be expected to transport and handle hazardous materials.
  • The candidate will be required to inspect vehicles on a daily basis for cleanliness, mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
  • The candidate will be in charge of verifying the types of materials being transported and ensuring that weight restrictions are not exceeded.
  • The candidate will be in charge of ensuring that the materials are properly loaded onto the dump truck.
  • The candidate will be required to use maps and other trip planning tools.
  • The candidate will be required to monitor and refuel oil in the truck as and when needed.
  • The candidate must follow truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods), as well as company policies and procedures.
  • The candidate will be expected to obey and follow all traffic laws.
  • Before driving, the candidate must ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected.
  • The candidate will be required to drive with extreme caution.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, AZ class license, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles) and Air Brakes Endorsement Certificate.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral communication.
  • The candidate should have extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
  • The candidate must be adaptable and foresighted in order to deal with unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
  • The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety regulations, including not only traffic laws but also rules governing how often they must rest, the maximum number of miles they can drive, and so on.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting position
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.

Documentation Knowledge

  • The candidate should have strong documentation knowledge in Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Communication Systems Experience

  • The candidate should be proficient in Operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
  • The candidate should be well-versed in the use of Trip recorder (on-board computer) and Citizens band (CB) radio.

Own Tools/Equipment

  • The candidate will be required to wear steel-toed safety boots, hard hat and safety vest.
  • The candidate must have a cell phone.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.
  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate will be required to drive manual transmission vehicle.

Transportation/Travel Experience

  • The candidate should have good knowledge about Local regions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

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