Truck driver

Tobermory; Brampton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIMA TRANSPORT LTD in Brampton, ON is seeking a Truck driver to join a two-person team for long-haul and local routes. You will operate tractor-trailer units and handle loading, unloading, and basic vehicle inspections.

This permanent, full-time role requires AZ license with Air Brake Endorsement, strong English communication, reliability and teamwork, with flexible shifts including day, evening, night and weekends.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• AZ class license and Air Brake Endorsement required.
• Ability to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs) and work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive tractor-trailer.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect brakes, tires, lights, and other equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; conduct maintenance.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Reliable

Hardworking

Patience

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

AZ class license

Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

CHIMA TRANSPORT LTD is located at Brampton, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: CHIMA TRANSPORT LTD
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $29.00 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brampton, ON

• The candidate will be responsible for addressing customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license and Air Brake Endorsement.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must have patience.

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• The type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have travel experience in international, local, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
• The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, tools, safety vest, and gloves.