Truck driver
Maximum Seafood, situated at 2931 Cedar Creek Road, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0, is seeking applications for a Truck driver who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent or full-time employment. The Truck driver position has received approval from the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Maximum Seafood
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $34.50 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 2931 Cedar Creek Road, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Also hiring: Front desk agent
Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks 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 will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing 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.
- The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.
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 AZ class license.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate must be 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 bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trans-border documentation.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance, driver’s licence validity check and drug test.
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 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 frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email