Locally owned and operated, Schooner Transport is in the business of transporting various petroleum-based products (asphalt, ethanol, gas, jet fuel, diesel, etc.) to & from various refineries, terminals, bulk plants, air ports & gas stations throughout eastern Ontario & western Québec.
Due to rapid expansion, our organization is again looking for professional AZ licensed truck drivers with a "can-do / lets get it done" attitude who thrive in a team environment and are able to operate both manual and automatic transmission highway tractors pulling quads &/or b-trains (primary equipment).
Full-time permanent positions:
Ethanol, Jet Fuel, Gasoline / Diesel Haulage:
Shifts currently available:
- 5 days / week, morning or afternoon shift: includes working Saturday & Sunday, plus any three additional weekdays (i.e. Wed. thru Sunday, Thurs. thru Monday, etc.)
- 3 or 4 days / week: "Weekend Only" i.e. Friday thru Sunday (day &/or evening shift)
- 5 days / wk: "Evening Shift". Typically starting between 7 & 10 pm. May include working a Saturday or a Sunday (to be discussed with dispatcher)
- OTR shift. Drivers sleep in their tractor, typically handling longer-range runs, usually working in the evenings (less traffic). However actual daily schedule can be discussed with dispatcher.
IMPORTANT: - Training people to properly & safely operate & maintain a tractor-trailer hauling petroleum products is an expensive proposition. This includes the time & effort in training drivers to eventually be "carded" to load & offload at the various refineries, terminals, bulk-plants, etc.
Therefore candidates - if hired - agree to work for Schooner Transport a minimum of eighteen (18) months from the date of hiring.
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Job Summary:
Operating quad &/or b-trains safely, following all roadway rules & regulations
Complete daily pre-trip inspections of unit being operated
Maintain accurate electronic driving logs (and know how to use paper-based logs if necessary).
Submit paperwork daily or as required
Report any technical issues with equipment being operated
Comply with all Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations, including proper maintenance & use of PPE.
Present one's self in a clean, professional manor at all times
Maintain cleanliness of truck's interior to company standards
Job Requirements:
- AZ License earned at a recognized truck driving institution
- Able to operate both manual & automatic transmission tractors, is preferred
- A positive attitude, enjoys & works well in a team environment
- Must provide a valid Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) certificate
- Must have a clean driver’s abstract / record
- Meet all medical standards for operating AZ trucks (including vision standards)
- Knowledge & recognition of the importance of health & safety in the workplace
- Having previously operated petroleum tankers (tandems / quads / b-trains) is preferred, but not a requirement
- Familiarity with computer-based log books (Omnitracs) & paper-based log books, preferred
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Able to speak French / being bilingual considered an asset
- Must maintain their own 'driver's toolbox' (tire thumper, air pressure gauge, vice grips, electrical tape, duct tape, needle-nose & standard pliers, set of screw-drivers, adjustable wrenches, a real flashlight - not a cell phone light -) etc. Zip ties, spare fuses, spare bulbs, rags, hose clamps, etc., provided by the company.
** Should have basic mechanical repair & maintenance knowledge (strongly preferred):
Examples (only):
- know your way "under the hood", i.e. can locate engine's starter, fuse boxes, main ground wire, radiator hoses, battery compartment, main bus, etc., etc.)
- able to properly check all fluid levels (oil, coolant, etc.) and add fluid as needed
- able to add air-line anti-freeze & purge a tractor-trailer's air system of water
- able to cage an air-brake chamber & pinch-off broken air line
- able tighten hose-clamps, splice two electrical wires together, change a wind-shield wiper, etc.
Reason: Drivers are required to perform basic on-the-road (OTR) repairs &/or maintenance if necessary and must have a set of their own basic tools with them at all times.
- Must own a cell phone capable of sending & receiving text-messages, email & pictures
- Ability to lift 14 to 22 kilograms
We Offer:
Competitive wages commensurate with skills & experience:
- Starting wage with less than a full year's experience operating a quad or b-train, little to no transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) experience, not currently carded to load / offload at any refinery, etc.: $ 28 / hr.
- Driver with a minimum of 2 years experience currently operating a petroleum b-train tanker: $30 / hr. This rate may be subject to adjustment at time of hiring or after probationary / training period given existing skill level, or having more than four (4) years of experience, etc. (to be discussed with hiring manager).
Other compensation / benefits:
- Paid training, including fulfilling carding requirements at various terminals, bulk plants, transfer points & service stations
- Boot allowance
- Operating bonus (completing paperwork properly & submitting on time, keeping interior of tractor clean & neat, following rules regarding use of PPE, maintaining clean driving record / being accident-free, parking equipment properly at end of shift, completing circle-checks properly, etc.)
- Health benefits, including vision care, dental care, prescriptions
- Free on-site parking for personal vehicles
- Free on-site shower & change facilities
- Standard PPE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Must be CURRENTLY living in the greater Ottawa / Gatineau region of Canada
- Include a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Able to operate a tractor with a manual transmission (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
