Long haul truck driver

Location: 8111 Huntington Road Woodbridge, ON L4H 0S6
Salary: $29.00 hourly/ 40 to 60 hours per week (A wage of $29/hour minimum is guaranteed based on the $0.49/mile rate)
Terms of employment: Permanent employment; Full time
Hours: Flexible hours
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Financial benefits
Vacancies: 25 vacancies

Overview

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Experience an asset

Work setting
Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
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 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 licence
Air brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment
Dry bulk
Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer A train
Tractor-trailer B train

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

Area of specialization
Automatic transmission

Additional information

Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Sitting

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits