Long haul driver

Bullet Freight LTD situated in Brantford, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Bullet Freight LTD
Position: Long haul driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $28.50 hourly / 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brantford, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
  • 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 in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • 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 cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license and Air Brake Endorsement Certification.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks and trip reports.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in international and national locations.
  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • 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.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.

Benefits

  • The selected candidate will receive an available Parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

sutantar@bulletfreight.ca

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