Truck driver

KILDARE FISHERIES LTD based in O’Leary, PE is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: KILDARE FISHERIES LTD
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $19.23 hourly for 30 hours per 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: O’Leary, PE

Job Description

  • The candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
  • The candidate will have to pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate will be expected to 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.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and Specialization

Documentation Knowledge

  • The candidate should be knowledgeable about Accident or incident reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation and Trip reports.

Type of Trucking and Equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include Dry bulk and Tractor-trailer.

Communication Systems Experience

  • The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate should be familiar with International, Local, Provincial/territorial regions.
  • The candidate must have short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough Driver’s Licence Validity Check, Driving Record Check (abstract), and Medical Exam.

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 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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 their own hard hat and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
  • In addition to the Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Parking facilities and Travel insurance.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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