long haul truck driver

WP Transport AB Ltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Ontario is seeking dedicated drivers for permanent full-time positions. Successful candidates will be responsible for driving in a team, loading and unloading goods, and performing vehicle inspections. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or A driver's license. Frequent travel is required, emphasizing the need for team players with strong interpersonal skills. If you're a permanent resident of Canada or hold a valid work permit, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying work locations.
• Organized and reliable work ethics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Job details

• Work location On the road
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 45 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3463336

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-25

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

WP Transport AB Ltd

• Transportation and warehousing
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)