Truck driver

Oyster Freight Services Inc. situated in 102 Armstrong AveGeorgetown, ON L7G 4S2 is seeking applications for the job position of Truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Oyster Freight Services Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 30
Salary: $34.10 to $36.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 102 Armstrong AveGeorgetown, ON L7G 4S2

Also hiring: Maintenance worker, building

Hiring: Truck driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • 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 condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
  • 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 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 an AZ class license, Air Brake Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
  • The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include dry bulk, flatbed, refrigerated and tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough basic security clearance, driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

oysterfreight.jobs@yahoo.com

By mail

102 Armstrong Ave
Georgetown, ON
L7G 4S2

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