Truck driver, truck-trailer

Center Line Paving & Construction, situated in Ballinafad, ON, is currently looking for applications for the Truck driver, truck-trailer, who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Weekend, Flexible Hours and Early Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Truck driver, truck-trailer position.

Employer Name: Center Line Paving & Construction
Position: Truck driver, truck-trailer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $29.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Ballinafad, ON

Also hiring: Shipping and receiving supervisor

Job Description

  • 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 must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing 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.
  • The candidate must operate heavy equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • 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, Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, a Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than three axles), and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, 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 flatbed and tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at provincial/territorial and regional levels.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • 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 required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, tools, a safety vest, and gloves.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
  • The candidate will receive an available parking facility where the employer provides parking to employees at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By mail

133 Perryman Court
Ballinafad, ON
N0B 1H0

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
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