Local Class 1 Owner Operator

2 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada Day & Ross Full time

Pick up and deliveries in Kingston and surronding areas.

8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Monday to Friday

**Day & Ross is currently seeking a full-time Owner Operator in Kingston, ON.**

The Owner Operator is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of a tractor trailer between terminals locally, both loaded and unloaded.

With a focus on quality customer service that extends to our valued employees, Day & Ross has been continuously recognized as an honored recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2005.

**Day & Ross is committed to an exceptional customer experience. We achieve this by being: authentic, committed, caring, trusted, and enthusiastic.**

**To be successful in this role, you will exceptionally complete the following (not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)**:

- Pre-trip inspection of tractor trailer prior to all trips.
- Accurate and timely maintenance of e-log
- Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
- Conduct a yard check which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents and seal numbers.
- Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level.
- Seal trailers and verify as required.
- Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches.
- May be required to move freight from the back to the front of the trailer using a manual pallet jack.
- Maintain tractor in a respectable and clean condition.
- Other related duties as may be required.

To be qualified for this role, please ensure your resume clearly displays some or all of the following:

- Minimum of 12 months verified safe Tractor Trailer driving experience
- Possess heavy vehicle driver license (Class AZ license)
- Excellent driving skills with a focus on attentive and defensive driving
- Must have a safety first mind set and be self-motivated.
- Able to communicate in English - written and verbal
- Customer service focused
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Satisfactory drivers abstract (no older than 30 days), including no DUI violations in past five (5) years; no over the road preventable accidents (yard accidents will be reviewed); no more than two (2) moving violations in past two (2) years; no “defensive driving infractions” as outlined in onboarding document
- Satisfactory criminal record check (no older than three (3) months)
- One season winter driving experience
- Successful completion of a DOT drug test
- Road test by Day & Ross approved third party driving school

The working environment includes driving on a daily basis; may have a regular route or may be required to drive to a variety of locations. Also, rigid deadlines, adverse weather conditions and physical labour.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.

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