Full-Time Truck Driver, Truck-trailer in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English or French Education
No degree, certificate or diplomaOther Languages
Arabic; Faroese; Hindi; Panjabi; Punjabi; Russian; Swahili; UkrainianCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation 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 ladingExperience
Experience an assetCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceSpecific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passportOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; RefrigeratedTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized