Buckley Cartage Limited, located in Mississauga, ON L4V 1T6, is currently seeking applications for the position of Driver/Truck. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day and Morning.
Employer Name: Buckley Cartage Limited
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $32.75 to $38.06 hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON L4V 1T6
Also hiring: Food service supervisor
Job Description
- The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, utilizing computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- The candidate must have experience driving in mountainous areas.
- The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials safely and efficiently.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- 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 will be responsible for tarping and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ Class license and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certificate.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate must undergo a driver’s licence validity check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits as outlined in the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing the bargaining unit.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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