UXBRIDGE NURSERIES LIMITED

8080 Baldwin St, Brooklin, ON, L1M 1Y6

We are currently searching for an experienced Truck Driver.

Duties:

• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Work setting:

• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Credentials:

• AZ class license or DZ class licence
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course

Experience and specialization:

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

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

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Security and safety:

• Valid driver's licence
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Position/70 hours per week in peak season

Hours of Work:

From Monday to Friday 

The shift can vary in start and end times but anywhere between 2 am and 6 pm depending on where your delivery will be

Language of work:

English

Salary:

CAD$ 28.39 per hour

Contact Information:

Email: uxbridgenurseries@outlook.com

As an equal opportunity employer Uxbridge Nurseries Limited is proud to welcome all qualified individuals including but not limited to Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers and asylum seekers with valid work permits.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply for this job application.

https://uxbridgenurseries.com/