Truck Driver

 

• Salary$ 55,000.00 to $65,000.00 / year (To be negotiated) or 0.45 c per mile ~$20.97 per hour considering 55 hours per week 
• vacancies 4 vacancies
•  Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
• Terms of employment Permanent employment, Full time  
• Start date As soon as possible
•  Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Night

 

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Valid passport, Criminal record check, Drug test, Medical exam, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Specific Skills

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, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial, Local, International

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed, Tractor-trailer A train, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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

AZ class license, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement