long haul truck driver

Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd.; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. This position involves driving a semi-trailer truck, ensuring the safe transport of goods across various locations. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role offers relocation support and emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and Air Brake endorsement.
• Experience with international and national travel.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods, obtain necessary permits.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Class 1 / 1F / A Licence

Tools

GPS

CB radio

Trip recorder

Job description

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

Green Job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. This position is a green job, as it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and Specialization

• Documentation knowledge :
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / Travel Experience

• International
• National
• Regional

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools / Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Bonus

Other Benefits

• Other benefits

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups :

• Support for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Support for Veterans
• Support for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities

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