Long haul truck driver

SUKHZ TRANSPORT INC., situated at 1790 Provincial Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 5W3, 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 permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: SUKHZ TRANSPORT INC.
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $34.10 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1790 Provincial Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 5W3

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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 drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
The candidate must load and unload goods.
The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
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.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
A candidate with experience is an asset.
The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brake Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
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.

Work setting

The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
The candidate should be willing to relocate and ready to work in a new city or a different city.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Communication systems experience

The candidate will operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the international and provincial/territorial levels.
The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough basic security clearance, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.

Transportation/travel information

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 internationally.
The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

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.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have a cellular phone, steel-toed safety boots, and a safety vest.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

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