Job description:
Skills
- Load securement (tarping, tie-downs, Cargo placement and restraints, etc.)
- Load securement as per National Safety Code Standard 10 or North American Cargo Securement Standard
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports or Electronics DVIRs
- Perform Preventative Maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, fuel consumption
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
- Ensure 100% compliance with Safety regulations
- Professional communication with customers
- Handle freight and Freight documents
- Pickup and delivery of freight in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform all other duties as requested
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods (if required)
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Document Knowledge:
- Trip Reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports – DVIRs (Pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Driver Logbook
- Bill of Lading
Additional Skills
- Address customers complains or concerns
- Owner Operator business skills
- Professionalism in customer Service
Weight Handling
- Able to lift 20 Kg (45 lbs)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellphone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hi-Vis Coveralls
Work Conditions and Physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Sitting for long hours
Work Location
- Various locations as required
Communication Systems Experience
- Operate Global Positioning System (GPS) and other navigation equipment
Security and Safety
- Safe driving record (Commercial Drivers Abstract with no more than 3 demerit points in last 5 years)
- Criminal Record Check from appropriate authorities
- Driver’s validity license check
- Drug Test
- Valid Passport
- Basic Security clearance
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license
- Willing to travel overnight
Credential/Certificates/Licenses:
- Class 1 or A Driver’s License, Air Brake Endorsement
Experience:
Full Time Employment:
- Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime
Personal Suitability
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility
- Team Player
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Organized
Miscellaneous:
- You must be able to obtain appropriate Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate within 1 month of starting a job or before transportation of your first dangerous goods load. Employer will arrange and pay for this certificate.
- Employer will fully fund mandatory courses (i.e. Transportation of Dangerous Good -TDG) as required by employer. A prior approval from employer will be required before taking these courses
- Employer will reimburse Class-1 Drivers Training program costs up to a maximum CAD$2000. This training program must result in an employee receiving Class 1 License with Air Brakes endorsement issued by a competent authority. $2000 will be reimbursed after 1-year of continuous employment.
- Bonus will be paid on safe driving and mileage.
How to apply:
By email: blissful.edm.hr@gmail.com
