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10 Jan 2020

Seasonal Truck Driver (1 Position)

Meyers Flowers – Posted by Lisa Purnell –  Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

With an anticipated March 2020 start date, Meyers Flowers / Meyers Fruit Farms is actively seeking a full-time seasonal DZ truck driver.

If you are an excellent driver with a good record, enjoy the idea of bringing joy to others by delivering flowers and want to be home every night, we want to hear from you.

See below for the specific requirements of the job:

  • Successful candidate must be fluent in English – written a verbal
  • Truck driving experience is an asset
  • Valid DZ or AZ driver’s license; Able to confidently drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Must be able to load and unload flower carts and lift up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Repetitive tasks and sitting for an extended period is required of the position.
  • Attention to detail is required and must be able to complete required paperwork with accuracy including: Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

  • Perform preventive maintenance (including brake adjustments) and emergency roadside repairs
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle;
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer).

The ideal candidate with have effective interpersonal skills, be flexible, a good team player, have good judgement and be reliable and organized. If this describes you, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@meyersfruitfarms.com. Please visit our website at https://www.meyersfruitfarms.com Thank you for your interest in a career at Meyers. We thank those that apply but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Meyers is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Categories: Trades/Transport/Equipment. Job Types: Seasonal.

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