long haul truck driver

Bridge Connect; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a dedicated long haul truck driver to join their team. This full-time position involves driving a tractor-trailer, ensuring cargo safety, and maintaining vehicle condition. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. Training is provided for entry-level applicants, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in trucking.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with training provided.
• Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook required.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring cargo safety.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Judgement

Organized

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to dispatch.
• Record cargo info, hours of service, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure cargo safety and security, including tarping and handling dangerous goods.

Experience and specialization

• Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Telecommunications

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