Driver, truck

Soo Foundry & Machine, situated at 215 Drive In Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5X5 is currently seeking applications for the role of a Driver/Truck who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs.

Employer Name: Soo Foundry & Machine
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.50 to $30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 215 Drive In Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5X5

Also hiring: Truck driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials safely and efficiently.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, a DZ class license, an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, a Driver’s License (Class 3 or D), a Forklift Operator Certification, and a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The candidate must have experience operating flatbed trucks and straight trucks (with a gross vehicle weight of 4,600 kg or more, or 10,000 lbs or more, and three or more axles).

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have experience with transportation and travel at the local, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a driver’s licence validity check, a driving record check (abstract), a drug test, and a medical examination to meet security and safety requirements.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must manage a large workload.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health and Financial benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Healthcare plan, and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as a Pension plan, which is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of the income at retirement.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

info@soofoundry.ca

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