truck driver, long haul

Randhawa Transportation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Guelph is seeking a professional driver to operate straight or articulated trucks. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and be prepared for physically demanding work. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections and recording necessary information. The role offers full-time hours and the possibility of traveling internationally.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class 1 or A).
• Experience with transportation of dangerous goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, and fuel consumption.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Commercial Vehicle Operator\'s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course
• Driver\'s License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

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
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available