Full-Time Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer in Mississauga
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Defensive Driving Course; Skid Control Training; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer service
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail; Sitting
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Dry bulk
Transportation/Travel Experience
International; Long-haul
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: margaret@westlandtrans.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.