Truck driver

Diesel Brothers Truck and Trailers based in Woodstock, ON 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, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Diesel Brothers Truck and Trailers
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Woodstock, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must have owner-operator business skills.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• 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 be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee 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.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication 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.

Work setting

• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• Trucking and equipment types include dump truck, flatbed, refrigerated, straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), tractor-trailer, tractor-trailer A train and tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience

• The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.
• The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have prior travel experience in local, national, provincial/territorial, and regional areas.
• The candidate should have prior experience running both long-distance and short-distance trips.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, and driving record check (abstract).

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 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 a cell phone and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.

How to Apply

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

By email

dieselbrothers.jobs@gmail.com

By phone

905-867-3124 Between 09:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.