long haul tractor-trailer driver

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a professional driver. Responsibilities include operating trucks, performing inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant driving experience. The position offers health benefits and requires frequent travel, including cross-border. Successful applicants should have a valid driver's license and basic security clearance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence is mandatory.
• Basic security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Tarp and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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 internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Mileage paid
• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance