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truck driver, heavy truck

truck driver, heavy truck

Big League Transport IncEtobicoke, ON, CA
2 days ago
Salary
CA$19.00–CA$25.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : 5 years or more
  • or equivalent experience

    • Tasks

    • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
    • Professionalism in customer service
    • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
    • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
    • Load and unload goods
    • 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 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

      • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

      • Documentation knowledge

    • Accident or incident reports
    • Driver logbook
    • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
    • Maintenance and repair reports
    • Trip reports

      • Type of trucking and equipment

    • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

      • Communication systems experience

    • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

      • Transportation / travel experience

    • Long-haul
    • Provincial / territorial
    • Regional
    • Short-haul

      • Security and safety

    • Valid passport
    • Basic security clearance
    • Driving record check (abstract)

      • Transportation / travel information

    • Drive manual transmission vehicle
    • Valid driver's licence
    • Willing to travel for extended periods

      • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Attention to detail
    • Handling heavy loads

      • Own tools / equipment

    • Steel-toed safety boots

      • Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Flexibility
    • Judgement
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Hardworking

      • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?