Thb - A/z Linehaul Owner Operator - Thunder Bay, Canada - Gardewine

Gardewine

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Thunder Bay - Owner Operator

Department:
Linehaul

Reports to:
Dispatch/Terminal Manager

Summary

A Linehaul Driver is responsible for delivering freight to various terminal locations by providing friendly and helpful service to customers.

Drivers are generally responsible for trailer pick up and drop offs but may be required to handle freight at customers' locations.

Completes all paperwork as required for this position. Work and cooperate with all external and internal customers to ensure a high level of customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cooperate with all customers to maintain a high level of customer service
Communicates consistently with dispatch keeping them abreast of activities
Safely operate truck and trailer point to point
Perform routine checks of all trailers
Complete all necessary shipping documents to ensure proper freight handling
Ability to Open/Close trailer doors, hook/unhook trailers (cranking dollies), climb in and out of tractor, load and unload freight and drive
Supports all Safety & Health initiatives for the safety of all drivers, customers and other terminal employees by following all safety policies and procedures including the incident reporting system

Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to perform physical requirements of this type of work. Valid Class 1/AZ Driver's License with air brake endorsement in good standing. Experience with all types of pickup and delivery activities. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Must be comfortable driving at night and in inclement weather.

Physical Requirements

Drivers must be physically fit to handle freight by lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, twisting, turning and use of freight handling equipment and cranking trailer dollies.

Long periods of sitting required while driving, climbing into truck cab or trailer few times per shift.