long haul truck driver

Orbit Motor Carriers Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking an experienced driver with an AZ class license and Air Brake endorsement. Responsibilities include planning routes, loading and unloading goods, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety. The role requires professionalism in customer service and a commitment to working on-site without remote options. Health benefits and life insurance are provided.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a driving role.
• AZ class license is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods ensuring safety.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform maintenance.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Route planning

Equipment operation

Vehicle inspection

Emergency roadside repairs

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Travel insurance