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Truck driver, Tractor-trailer

Location: Toronto, ON

On the road job

Salary

27.50 hourly / 35 to 45 hours per week

Terms of employment

Permanent employment

Full time

Start date

10th August of  2024

Vacancies

6 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English/Sinhala

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

Must have 3-5 years of mountain Experience ( Most of our route from Toronto to British Colombia through Golden and Revelstoke in Trans-Canada Highway

Ability to drive Auto and 18-speed manual trucks

Will provide training for fresh drivers

 

On-the-road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

Address customers’ complaints or concerns

Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Professionalism in customer service

Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

Drive as part of a two-person team

Load and unload goods

Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

Operate and drive Auto and Manual Semi trucks to transport goods and materials

Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

Pay and receive payments for goods

Perform brake adjustments

Perform emergency roadside repairs

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Perform preventive maintenance

Receive and relay information to central dispatch

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 license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Bill of lading

Dangerous goods occurrence reports

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trans-border documentation

Trip reports

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driver’s validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle

Valid driver’s licence

Willing to travel cross-border

Willing to travel for extended periods

Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Overtime required

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 25 kg (55 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Conditions

Agreed to do drug test when the employer requires

Who can apply to this job?

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.

 

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