[ref. b40290204] Toronto - Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Experience and specialization

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

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)