Location:

Various Locations throughout Northern Ontario

Opening:             

Immediately

Terms of employment:

Seasonal depending on operational needs, as well as possible continuous positions

Key Responsibilities:

• oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations;
• perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness;
• comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, highway traffic act, permits, etc.;
• safely maneuver trucks into loading for unloading, following signals/directions from crew as needed;
• inspect vehicles/truck/trailers/etc. before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order;
• report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles;
• check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate;
• operate communication equipment/tools to exchange necessary information with dispatcher, supervisors, or other drivers;
• maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable regulations;
• record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc.;
• perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly secured

Skills/Requirements:

• certification from recognized Truck Driving School;
• valid Class A or Class D driver’s license
• air brake endorsement (Z);
• must adhere to company’s health, safety and environmental reporting and assessing standards;
• working in and around heavy machinery;
• candidates must be able to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions;
• good communication skills;
• strong team player