Trilink Logistics Inc.

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Bolton, ON

Salary: $25.00 to $27.00 CAD hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

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

AZ class license

Experience

Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; 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; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Overtime required

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

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

Date Posted: June 15, 2022

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