Local truck driver

Sysco Canada Inc. is located at Lakeside, NS B3T 1M5. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Local truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take on their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Local truck driver position.

Employer Name: Sysco Canada Inc
Position: Local truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $26.42 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Lakeside, NS B3T 1M5

Also hiring: Assistant Store Manager 

Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate will perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and 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.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • 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 have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and maintenance and repair reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract) and medical examination.

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 should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours sitting.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care 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 Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

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