Driver, heavy truck
Heavy Truck Driver (ROADSHIP FREIGHT SYSTEMS)
Location: Milton, ON
Wage: $36/hour, 40–70 hours per week
Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 3
Job Bank #: 3425253
Work Setting: On the road; frequent/constant travel, long haul & cross-border
Key Responsibilities
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Operate straight or articulated trucks (flatbed, tractor-trailer)
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Perform pre-trip, en-route & post-trip inspections
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Transport goods, including dangerous goods
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Maintain trip logs, cargo records, fuel usage
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Communicate with central dispatch
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Ensure safety, secure loads, tarping
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Team driving or convoy driving when required
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Travel: local, national, regional, short- & long-haul, U.S. cross-border, international
Requirements
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Secondary school certificate
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1 to less than 7 months experience
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AZ license + Air Brake (Z) endorsement
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Ability to drive manual transmission
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Valid passport
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Clean driving record
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Able to travel long distance, cross-border, overnight
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Able to handle up to 9 kg
Documentation Experience (preferred)
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbooks & trip reports
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Accident/incident reports
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Trans-border documentation
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Inspection & maintenance reports
Tools / Equipment
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GPS, trip recorder
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Cell phone, steel-toed boots, hard hat
Personal Qualities
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Reliability, organization, judgment
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Strong communication
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Team player
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Flexibility