Full-Time Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer (Containers) in Niagara Falls
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Defensive Driving Course
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Tractor-trailer B train
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; International
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone
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Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
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Other Information
COONEY TRANSIT: Intermodal runs from Brampton,ON to NW PA; non-union; Mon-Fri; daily runs & dedicated trucks. MUST have intermodal/B-train exp, 2 yrs verifiable exp, CBP docs/FAST, 46¢/m | $20.00/hr
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: mcota@cooney.caWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.