Truck driver

K-Motion based in Port Colborne, 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.

Employer Name: K-Motion
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $45,000 to $80,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 35 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Port Colborne, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • 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 will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as 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.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license, a Class 1/1F/A licence (for semi-trailer trucks), and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement.
  • 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 and written 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.

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), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

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

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 travel experience in international, local, and provincial/territorial locations.
  • The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • 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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cellphone and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus and Group insurance benefits.

How to Apply

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

By email

juli@kmotiontransport.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
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