Full-Time Freight Truck Driver in Toronto
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; WHMIS Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
Type of Travel
Short-haul; 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
Communication Equipment Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
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; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
Security and Safety
Criminal record check
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
Work Location Information
Staff accommodation provided; Various locations
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
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.patriotsource1.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.