Long haul truck driver (Kitchener)

Overview Languages English Education - Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Responsibilities Tasks - Calculate the cost of truck repairs and current parts if needed - 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 - Address customers' complaints or concerns - Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques - Professionalism in customer service - Load and unload goods - Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials - Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment - Perform emergency roadside repairs - Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle - Perform preventive maintenance - Receive and relay information to central dispatch - Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption - Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - AZ class license - Air Brakes Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge - Accident or incident reports - Bill of lading - Dangerous goods occurrence reports - Driver logbook - Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) - Maintenance and repair reports - Trans-border documentation - Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment - Extended length tractor-trailer combination - Flatbed - Hydrovac - Logging, off-highway - Refrigerated - Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience - Citizens band (CB) radio - Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment - Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience - International - Local - Long-haul - National - Provincial/territorial - Regional - Short-haul Specialization or experience - Green economy sector - Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Additional information Security and safety - Valid passport - Basic security clearance - Criminal record check - Driver's validity licence check - Driving record check (abstract) - Drug test - Medical exam Transportation/travel information - Own transportation - Valid driver's licence - Willing to travel cross-border - Willing to travel for extended periods - Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities - Attention to detail - Handling heavy loads - Large workload - Physically demanding - Repetitive tasks - Sitting Weight handling - Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment - Cellular phone - Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability - Efficient interpersonal skills - Excellent oral communication - Excellent written communication - Flexibility - Judgement - Organized - Reliability - Team player - Hardworking - Patience Benefits Other benefits - Free parking available - On-site amenities - Parking available Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ot9qm