Dz Local Driver - St. Thomas, Canada - Buckland

Buckland

Verified Company

St. Thomas, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Organization Overview

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way.

Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them.

As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services.

Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.

Position Summary*Reporting to the Manager Warehouse and Distribution, the DZ Local Driver will be primarily required to safely operate company vehicles while transporting goods and materials for ILDS customers for pickup and delivery in Southern Ontario.

The Local Driver will be required to load and unload their truck daily as well assist with warehouse duties on occasion when work warrants

What we can offer you*- Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan

A friendly, collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
A chance to be part of a growing organization

Key Responsibilities:

Operate straight trucks to transport goods and materials in a safe and timely manner
Comply with applicable legislation including carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions
Accurately record hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption
Check all cargo related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
Perform pretrip, enroute and posttrip inspection and oversee all aspects of safe operation of the vehicle
Promptly report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles
Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
Communicate with manager as well as other employees both verbally and in writing

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Able to lift up to 100 pounds
DZ license required (AZ license would be an asset)
Defensive Driving Course (Asset)
Current copy of Personal Abstract
Current Criminal Search
Must be able to work with little supervision and have selfdirection
Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication abilities
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic routine vehicle maintenance (Asset)

Buckland is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors.

Upon request, Buckland will make accommodations available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.