truck driver
- Bolton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Trucking company
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Repetitive tasks
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Other benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on domestic and international routes, working as part of a team or convoy when required. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, secure cargo, communicate with dispatch, and complete required driving, cargo, inspection, and trip documentation.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and a valid AZ/Class 1 or equivalent licence for semi-trailer trucks are listed; experience is an asset. The role also requires a valid passport and satisfactory driving, licence, and criminal record checks.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
- International Cargo Transport
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Tarping and Security
- Dispatch Communication
- Driving Logs and Reports
- Cross-Border Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Truck Transportation
- AZ Class Licence
- Class 1 Licence
- Semi-Trailer Trucks
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Dangerous Goods
- International Routes
- Cross-Border Documentation
- Special Permits
- Bill Of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Accident Reports
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Security
- Tarping
- Hours Of Service
- Fuel Consumption
- Driving Record Check
- Valid Passport