long haul truck driver

Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd.; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. This role involves driving extended length tractor-trailer combinations and requires a valid AZ class license along with Air Brake endorsements. As a vital part of a two-person team, you'll be responsible for transporting goods across various locations while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The company values green jobs that contribute to environmental preservation, making this position not only rewarding but also impactful. If you have excellent communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a passion for driving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Health Care Plan

Relocation Costs Covered

Bonus

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• 1-2 years of experience in long-haul trucking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring vehicle safety.
• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team Player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular Phone

GPS Navigation Equipment

CB Radio

Trip Recorder

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Hard Hat

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

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

• Remote location
• 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
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• 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
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer B train

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
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Valid passport
• 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

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

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• 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 Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities