driver, truck - G.E. Silliker & Sons Ltd. | Borden-Carleton, PE | Workopolis

Skills

Customer service
Communication skills
Class 1 Licence
Driving Licence

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care

Language

English

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

Owner-operator business skills
Professionalism in customer service
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Local
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Travel expenses paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan