Truck driver

Canada Job Bank; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 69,569,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Job summary

A S Trucklines Inc., based in Halton Hills, ON, is seeking a self-motivated truck driver with good interpersonal skills to join our team. This permanent, full-time role offers day, evening, night and morning shifts and immediate start for suitable candidates.

You will drive as part of a two-person team, plan routes, load and unload cargo, perform inspections, and communicate with dispatch. English fluency and a high school diploma are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Reliability and flexibility are essential.
• Good judgment and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan travel itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive in a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate trucks to transport cargo safely.
• Inspect vehicle, tires, lights, brakes and equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, and fuel consumption.
• Relay information to central dispatch and ensure cargo security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Oral and written communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Organization and flexibility

Good judgement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A S Trucklines Inc. based in Halton Hills, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night and Morning.

Employer Name: A S Trucklines Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $24.50 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Halton Hills, ON

• The candidate will be expected to plan travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• 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 will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• The candidate will be required to perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
• The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be expected to 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 will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Additional information

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 willing to work overtime if necessary.
• 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.