Truck driver

Tobermory; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAVEL TRANSPORT in Orangeville, ON, is hiring a Truck driver for permanent, full-time work. The role offers 30 to 40 hours per week with a pay of $36.00 hourly. Multiple shifts are available, including early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and flexible hours.

The job requires fluent English, an AZ license, and the ability to handle up to 45 kg. Experience is an asset; there are 4 vacancies in this location. You will work across various sites and report to central dispatch.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language is required.
• No formal education requirements stated.
• AZ class license is required.
• Able to handle up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Flexible with shift times and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive flatbed and straight trucks (4,600 kg+ / 10,000 lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Inspect vehicle condition (brakes, tires, lights, etc.).
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections; coordinate with dispatch.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Flexible hours

Tools

GPS navigation experience

Flatbed and straight truck operation

Job description

TRAVEL TRANSPORT, situated in Orangeville, ON, is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night and Flexible hours.

Employer Name: TRAVEL TRANSPORT
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Orangeville, ON

• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
• 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 the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and maintenance and repair reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• The candidate must have experience in operating flatbed trucks and straight trucks (4,600 kg+ or 10,000 lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• The candidate will be responsible for operating the GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo basic security clearance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cellular phone and steel-toed safety boots.