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truck operator

Posted on October 07, 2024 by Employer details Holmes Agro

Job details

  • Location473088 County Rd #11 AmaranthLaurel, ONL9W 0R2
  • Workplace information On the road
  • Salary23.00 to 27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 45 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Overtime
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3108512

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Rural area

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 preventive maintenance
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • DZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

Who can apply to this job?

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.

Advertised until

2024-11-06

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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