Truck driver

Truck driver

Employer details: Fer Transport Inc.

Location: Hamilton, ON L8H 5Y4

Salary: 25.00 hourly / 30 hours per Week

Terms of employment

• Permanent employment

• Full time

• Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Shift, Weekend

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits

2 vacancies

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment: Dusty

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new 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

• Mountain driving expertise

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

• 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

• Pay and receive payments for goods

• Perform brake adjustments

• Perform emergency roadside repairs

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

• Bill of lading

• Driver logbook

• Maintenance and repair reports

• Trans-border documentation

• Trip reports

• Type of trucking and equipment

• 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

Additional information

• Valid passport

• Criminal record check

• Driver's validity licence check

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Valid driver's licence

• Willing to travel cross-border

• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Willing to travel internationally

• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

• Large workload

• Overtime required

• Physically demanding

• Repetitive tasks

• Sitting

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Hardworking

• Patience

Benefits

• Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Parking available

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.

• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email: fertransport.hr@gmail.com

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?