Full-Time Truck driver (LOCAL/HIGHWAY/SHUNTERS) in Etobicoke
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer
Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform brake adjustments; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Owner-operator business skills
Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
Other Information
Local runs in the area and for Montreal runs. Day and afternoon shifts, Handbombing is mandatory. Shunters. Must be flexible with day and afternoon shifts. Experience driving a day cab.
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: recruitment@helpunlimited.caWe 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.