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Long haul truck driver

Posted by: Red River Transport

Job Description

 

long haul truck driver

  • Location: Brampton, ONL6P 0H8
  • Work location: On the road
  • Salary: 37.00 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
  • Start: as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies: 3 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Green job 

 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.

Work setting

  • Various locations

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
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Team player
  • Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

Employment groups 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

 

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply
 

By phone

647-929-1239 Between 11:00 AM and 04:00 PM

By mail

25 RUNNYMEDE CRESBRAMPTON, ON,L6R 0L2

By e-mail


redrivertransportinfo@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Do you have experience working in this field?

 

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