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Transport Truck Driver

Centra Food Market (Barrie) Inc.

Position: Transport Truck Driver

Job details

Location: 320 Bayfield Street, suite M101, Barrie, ON, L4M 3C1

Workplace information: On the road

Salary: 25.00 hourly / 40.00 hours per Week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Early Morning, Morning

Start date:  As soon as possible

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On the road:  Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment: Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks: 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, 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 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

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement, DZ class license, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment: Refrigerated, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Transportation/travel experience: Local, Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety: Driver’s validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Medical exam

Transportation/travel information: Valid driver’s licence, Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking, Patience

How to apply

By email: centrafood.barrie@gmail.com

By mail: 320 Bayfield Street suite M101Barrie, ONL4M 3C1

 

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