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long haul truck driver

Primeline Logistics Inc.

Puslinch

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their team in Puslinch, Canada. The role involves transporting goods, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining communication with dispatch. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and be prepared for physical demands, including handling heavy loads and performing vehicle inspections. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of driving experience required.
  • Must hold AZ class driving license.
  • Physical demands include loading heavy cargo and performing vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload goods while ensuring cargo safety.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections and maintenance.
  • Transport dangerous goods and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
AZ class license

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

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

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • 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 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

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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