moving truck driver

Hercules Moving Company INC

Toronto

On-site

CAD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Hercules Moving Company INC seeks a professional truck driver to operate extended length tractor-trailer and straight trucks across varied locations. You will join a two-person team, plan routes, and maintain cargo safety and security while coordinating with dispatch.

Ideal candidates hold an AZ license with Air Brake Endorsement, with 7 months to less than 1 year of experience and are prepared for cross-border travel, loading/unloading, and vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

Secondary school graduation is required.
7 months to less than 1 year of experience in trucking is expected.
AZ class license and Air Brake Endorsement are required.
Willingness to travel cross-border/international as needed.

Responsibilities

Calculate fixed assets and depreciation (not typical for this role; included for completeness).
Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel and emissions.
Address customers' complaints or concerns.
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
Load and unload goods.
Inspect vehicle for safety and maintenance.
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
Ensure cargo safety and tarp as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Cellular phone

Job description

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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 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