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Pay: CA$36

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Tasks
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Workplace information
• On the road job
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week

Wage: $36.47 per hour

Description

The Linehaul Driver, Pickup & Delivery drives to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements. Job requires working in shifts.

Responsibilities

Drive to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from warehouse or package depot and/or customer locations and meet service level agreements.
Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch
Pick up, deliver, and load/unload freight at customer locations
Scan freight upon pickup and delivery
Conduct vehicle inspections (tractor – 20-minute pre-trip, 15-minute post-trip; trailer – 15-minute pre-trip per trailer)

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Experience

Class 1 driver’s license with a clean driving record
3 years of Class 1 driving experience

Skills

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Purolator, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening, the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (“AI Tool”) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages, such as resume screening and skills assessments, and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process,

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and if we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

Compensation Range:$1.00 – $100.00

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Pickup Truck Driver at United Rentals, your goal will be to deliver equipment to our customers in a safe, timely, efficient and courteous manner. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and contribute to our company’s tremendous success and unparalleled growth. Frequently interacting with our customers, you will serve as a company ambassador and will provide exceptional customer service.

What you’ll do:

• Drop off and pick up equipment for customers
• Adhere to all safety requirements particular to equipment including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Suggest equipment and supplies to meet customers’ other needs
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• 6 months experience, 1 year preferred
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
• Diligent attention to safety

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people – That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience
• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player