Truck driver

Tobermory; Milton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Express Inc. in Milton, ON is hiring a Truck Driver who is self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible for permanent, full-time employment and will work various shifts including day, evening, night and weekends. Responsibilities include loading/unloading goods, coordinating with dispatch, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining safety standards, and traveling across borders as required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English
• AZ license required
• No formal education requirement; training provided
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect brakes, tires, lights, and other equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; oversee vehicle aspects.

Skills

AZ Class License

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Organised and flexible

Job description

Grey Express Inc. based in Milton, 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, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Grey Express Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $26.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Milton, ON

• The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.


• The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.


• The candidate must have mountain driving experience.


• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.


• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.


• 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 pay for and receive payments for goods.


• 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 will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.


• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.


• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.


• The candidate must have an AZ class license.


• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).


• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.


• The candidate must 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.

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.

Transportation/travel information

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


• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.

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 willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.