Long haul driver | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

12269147 Canada Inc. in Brampton, ON is seeking a self-motivated Long haul driver with strong interpersonal skills. The role supports safe international cargo transport and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Training and collaboration with dispatch are required to maintain efficiency and service quality. The position offers permanent, full-time employment with day, evening, night, weekend and morning shifts.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a High School graduation certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have AZ class license.
• Experience in trucking or related industry is preferred, 7 months to <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or techniques.
• Arrange travel itineraries and reservations.
• Operate as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and ensure cargo safety and security.
• Obtain permits and documents required for international cargo transport.
• Inspect vehicle and perform preventive maintenance and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Oral and written communication

Organized

Flexible

Good judgment

Reliable

Hardworking

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

12269147 Canada Inc. based in Brampton, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Long haul driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and Morning. The position of Long haul driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: 12269147 Canada Inc.
Position: Long haul driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $29.00 hourly / 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brampton, ON

• The candidate must 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.
• The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
• The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must have patience.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.