Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $25.00 CAD hourly for 40 to 55 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

AZ class license

Experience

Will train

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; 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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Willing to relocate

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability; Organized

Date Posted: July 3, 2022

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