Driver, truck

Global Transportation USA based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, truck who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Part time job. The candidate must be available to work during Flexible Hours, and shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: Global Transportation USA
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 30
Salary: $.43 commission per mile
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
• The candidate must have owner-operator business skills.
• The candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate will be expected to plan travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate must complete detailed inspection documentation.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Trucking and equipment types include Roll-off truck, Concrete mixing, Dump truck, Flatbed, Hydrovac, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and Tow truck.

Communication Systems Experience

• The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must be well-versed in International, Local, National, Provincial or Territorial, and Regional regions.
• The candidate should have prior experience running both long-distance and short-distance trips.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate must have a basic security clearance.
• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate should undergo a thorough driving record check (abstract), drug test, and medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
• The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own cell phone, steel-toed safety boots, and tools.

Benefits

• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a bonus and mileage reimbursement.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-provided transportation.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

iggy@globaltr.ca

By phone

514-363-9600 Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM