truck operator

Job information truck operator from the Company Wellington Motor Freight, this latest truck operator job vacancy is located in the city Puslinch, ON. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Training field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training
• Defensive Driving Course
• First Aid Certificate
• Skid Control Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium