long haul truck driver

New Way Trucking Ltd.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Eastern Ontario is seeking a skilled truck driver. You will work as part of a two-person team, driving and managing cargo. Essential qualifications include a Class 1 driver's license and the ability to undertake physically demanding tasks. This position involves inspection and safety tasks, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring compliance with transport requirements. The work is on-site with no remote options.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 1 or A Driver's License.
• Attention to detail and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain required permits for international transportation.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Record cargo information and service hours.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

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.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience