Long haul truck driver
BRIDGE CONNECT is located at 7956 TORBRAM RD UNIT 31, Brampton, ON L6T 5A2. The company is currently looking for applications for a long-haul truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant must join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are Permanent or Full-time jobs. The shift schedule encompasses shift times that include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning, and Morning.
Employer Name: BRIDGE CONNECT
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $34.10 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 7956 TORBRAM RD UNIT 31, Brampton, ON L6T 5A2
Also hiring: Delivery driver
Job Description
- To minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions, the candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices.
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate will coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and 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.
- The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgmental 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 driver logbooks.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance.
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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
- 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 frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours sitting.
How to Apply
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