Long haul truck driver

Nishan Transport based in 1715 Britannia Rd E Unit TP, Mississauga, ON L4W 2A3 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Long haul truck driver 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined, but the candidate will be required to work from 06:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. The position of Long haul truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Nishan Transport
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $26.50 hourly 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1715 Britannia Rd E Unit TP, Mississauga, ON L4W 2A3

Job Description

• The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
• The candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism in customer service.
• 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 will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have an AZ class licence, an Air Brakes Endorsement, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A).
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate should be knowledgeable about Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation and Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

• The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.
• The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have prior international, local, national, provincial or territorial, and regional travel experience.
• The candidate must have long-haul and short-haul transportation experience.

Benefits

• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Mileage reimbursement.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training and Travel insurance.

How to Apply

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

By mail

1805 Chemin St Francois
Dorval, QC
H9P 2S1

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 220624
• Cover letter