long haul truck driver

NORTHEAST HAULERS INC.; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Halton Region, Canada, is looking for a truck driver to operate vehicles, load and unload goods, and plan routes effectively. Candidates must have an AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) endorsement. This is a permanent position with a flexible work schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) endorsement.
• Required to perform inspections and maintain vehicle condition.
• Customer service experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel and emissions.
• Load and unload goods securely.

Skills

Plan routes

Customer service professionalism

Cargo handling

Emergency roadside repairs

Inspection knowledge

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Truck with AZ license

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l''emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week