Job description:
Location: Milton, ON L9T 0J5
(Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee)
Salary: 28.45 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per Week
Overtime:1.5 times gross pay after completion of 44 hours
Vacation Pay: 4% on every pay period
Job Type: Permanent employment
Number of vacancies: 4
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that cargo is loaded, secured, and unloaded properly while following safety rules and procedures.
- Inspecting the truck before and after the trip to make sure it is mechanically functional and complies with all applicable regulations.
- Completing all legally needed logs, reports, and other documentation pertaining to deliveries, mileage, and hours of service.
- Obeying company policies, traffic laws, and regulations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with provincial and federal transportation legislation.
- Keeping in contact with supervisors or dispatchers to address any concerns and provide updates on the status of deliveries.
- Ensuring personal safety and the safety of others on the road. Following established safety procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, and keeping the truck tidy and organized.
- Addressing any problems that may occur during transportation, like weather-related delays, mechanical failures, or delays due to traffic, while prioritizing safety and timely delivery.
- Transporting supplies and goods between locations while ensuring delivery is prompt and effective.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A Secondary school graduation certificate is the minimum educational requirement for this job.
- 1 to less than 7 months prior experience in driving is required.
- Appropriate certificates, or licenses such as AZ class license, Driver’s license (class 1 or A), or Driver’s license (class 3 or D) must be possessed by the driver.
- Background checks to ensure that one has no disqualifying criminal history.
- A good understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards is crucial
- Effective communication is important for interacting with dispatchers, clients, and other drivers on the road.
- The job can be physically demanding, so one needs to be capable of sitting for extended periods, loading/unloading cargo, and performing routine vehicle inspections.
- Strong communication skills in English are essential for understanding road signs, and regulations, and effectively communicating with others.
- In-depth knowledge about documentation like accident or incident reports, Bill of landing, Driver logbook, Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, etc.
Submit your resume to the email address below when applying for this job. info@wccigroup.ca
