truck driver, long haul

RIGHT SERVICE RIGHT CHOICE; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a permanent full-time role. This position involves driving as part of a two-person team, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring the safety and maintenance of vehicles. The role requires flexibility and reliability, as it includes frequent travel and the handling of various responsibilities related to cargo transport. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a positive impact and contribute to a greener future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel cross-border.
• Experience with tractor-trailer operation preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and arrange travel itineraries.
• Drive in a two-person team, load/unload goods, and inspect vehicles.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Tools

Job description

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Job details

• Workplace information: On the road
• Salary: 29.20 to 34.20 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits

This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis. Canadians and Permanent residents are able and encouraged to apply.

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• National

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-04-27

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

RIGHT SERVICE RIGHT CHOICE

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