long haul truck driver

KJS Transport Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Peel Region, Brampton, seeks truck drivers to transport goods. Candidates must have an AZ class license and willingness to train. The role involves customer service, vehicle inspections, and handling heavy loads. Permanent position with 35 hours weekly. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train on the job.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive special purpose trucks and transport goods.
• Ensure vehicle condition and perform safety checks.
• Address customer complaints and operate dispatch communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Hardworking

Patience

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Education

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience : Will train

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Hardworking
• Patience
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week