long haul truck driver

Omega Trans Carrier; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Cambridge is seeking dedicated truck drivers to manage routes efficiently while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The role involves operating tractor-trailers, performing inspections, and maintaining communication with dispatch. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a commitment to teamwork. Training is provided for those new to the industry.

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Will train candidates with no experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS and other navigation devices.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Record cargo information and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

CB radio

Trip recorder

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

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
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

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