Long haul truck driver
Omega Trans Carrier situated in Cambridge, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck 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: Omega Trans Carrier
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $35.00 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Cambridge, ON
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Hiring: Long haul truck driver
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 obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
- 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 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 vehicle aspects.
- 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 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
- The candidate must have patience.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, 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 familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio and Trip Recorder (on-board computer).
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
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