truck driver

Prio Auto Sales Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. This full-time role involves planning efficient routes, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license and a strong commitment to safety and reliability. Enjoy a supportive work environment with travel opportunities and various benefits, including health care and financial perks. If you're looking for a rewarding driving career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of driving experience required with a valid driver's license.
• Must be reliable and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and ensure safety compliance.
• Record cargo information and relay to dispatch.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years on the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/Travel Information

• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.
• Driver's abstract.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial Benefits

• Gasoline paid.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other Benefits

• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• Team building opportunities.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail