Driver, truck
McKevitt Trucking Limited based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, 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 Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: McKevitt Trucking Limited
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $.57 commission per mile
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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Hiring: Driver, truck
Job Description
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- The candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
- The candidate will be required to perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
- The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ class licence, an Air Brake (Z) endorsement, and a valid driver’s licence (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Experience and Specialization
Documentation Knowledge
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trans-border documentation and Trip reports.
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include refrigerated and tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate should be familiar with international, national, provincial or territorial, and regional regions.
- The candidate should have prior experience running long-distance trips.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test, and medical exam.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement, as well as a bonus and mileage paid.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Long-term care insurance.
- In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Travel insurance.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
By mail
1200 Carrick Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5P9
In person
1419 Trunk Road
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6X8 Between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM
By fax
888-905-7482