Job Description

Locally owned and operated, Schooner Transport is in the business of transporting various petroleum-based products (asphalt, ethanol, gas, diesel, etc.) to & from various refineries, terminals, bulk plants & gas stations throughout eastern Ontario & western Quebec.

Our organization is 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), as well as operating tandem 6x4's.

Full-time permanent positions:

Ethanol & Fuel Haulage

:

Shifts currently available (in order of hiring priority):

5 days / week: includes working Saturday & Sunday, plus any three additional weekdays (i.e. Wed. thru Sunday, Thurs. thru Monday, etc., etc.) 3 days / week: "Weekend Only" Friday thru Sunday (day &/or evening shift)
Note: there are also a few "night shifts" available Monday through Sunday.

Asphalt Haulage

: (OTR) - various shifts

All on-the-road (OTR) drivers who stay with their tractor throughout their weekly shift, are assigned a tractor with a bed, fridge, etc. and typically sleep in their unit during their weekly shift before returning to the company's base of operations.

Warning: Any / all drivers who hold another driving job, MUST still conform to total weekly hours of service (HOS) restrictions mandated by the government.

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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 terminals & bulk-plants.

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 &/or tandems safely, following all roadway rules & regulations

Complete daily pre-trip inspections of unit being operated

Maintain accurate driving logs

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 & exterior

Job Requirements:

AZ License earned at a recognized truck driving institution Able to operate

both

manual & automatic transmission tractors, 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 (Qtracs & Motive*) & paper-based log books, strongly preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Able to speak French / being bilingual considered an asset

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, etc., etc.) able to properly check all fluid levels (oil, coolant, etc.) and add fluid as needed able to 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 (i.e. a proper flashlight, various screwdrivers, vice-grips, pliers, hammer, etc.).

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: Operating a quad hauling asphalt: $ 29 / hr. STARTING WAGE: Operating a quad hauling ethanol: $ 29 / hr. Driver with a

minimum

of 2 years experience

currently

operating a petroleum tanker

(quad or b-train): $30 / hr. This rate maybe subject to adjustment at time of hiring, given existing skill level, 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: $29.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person