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truck driver, heavy truck
Posted on August 27, 2024 by Employer details Big League Transport Inc
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Tasks: 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. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks. Load and unload goods. 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 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles). Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Provincial/territorial. Regional. Short-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Basic security clearance. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 5 years or more.- LocationEtobicoke, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$18.00 to $23.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Flexible Hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3058068
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- 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 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-11-15
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