Employer Name: j and c ventures inc
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $30.25 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Charlottetown, PE C1E 0E5
J and C Ventures Inc., located in Charlottetown, PE C1E 0E5. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The assigned Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On-call and Flexible hours may include shift timings.
Also hiring: Cleaner supervisor
Job Description
- The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- 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 recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- 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.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the international, national, and provincial/territorial levels.
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate must undergo a thorough driver’s validity licence check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.
Transportation/travel information
- 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.
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 willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Benefits
- The employer will provide Health and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits are tax-free financial compensation for the impact of a service-related injury or disease on your life; a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses; and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
- In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.
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