Truck Driver - A. Miron Topsoil Ltd., Thornloe, ON
Northern College Community Employment Services
Full-Time • Temiskaming Shores Region
Location: 999932 Hwy 11Thornloe, ON P0J 1S0
Workplace Information: On the road
Salary: $23.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 70 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Seasonal employment / Full time / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
Starts: As soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Source: Job Bank #3339984
Overview
Languages
- English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
- 3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
- Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work Setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- DZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dump truck
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health Benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email: info@mirontopsoil.com
By fax: 705-563-2453
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Advertised until: 2025-07-27
Job Expires: 2025-07-28