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:
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Cover letter

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