Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Description

Job details

·        Location: Brampton, ON L6Y 2C9

·        Work location: On the road

·        Salary: $37.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week

·        Terms of employment: Permanent employment / Full time

·        Starts: As soon as possible

·        Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

On the road:  Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

·        Professionalism in customer service

·        Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

·        Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

·        Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

·        Perform emergency roadside repairs

·        Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

·        Perform preventive maintenance

·        Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

·        Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

·        Driver logbook

·        Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·        Maintenance and repair reports

·        Trip reports

Additional information

Security and safety

·        Valid passport

·        Driver’s validity licence check

·        Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·        Attention to detail

·        Handling heavy loads

·        Large workload

·        Physically demanding

·        Repetitive tasks

·        Sitting

Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

·        Cellular phone

·        Hard hat

·        Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

·        Efficient interpersonal skills

·        Flexibility

·        Judgement

·        Organized

·        Reliability

·        Hardworking

·        Patience

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

·        a Canadian citizen

·        a permanent resident of Canada

·        a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply: By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email: tracking@skyhaulexpress.com

By mail: 16503 Steeles Ave, Halton Hills, ONL0P 1K0

What you must include in your application:

·        Answers to the following screening questions:

o   Are you currently a student?