Employer Name: VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC.
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $36.50 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Brampton, ON L6X 0W4
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC., situated in Brampton, ON L6X 0W4, 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 must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours and Overtime.
Also hiring: Construction worker
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate will be responsible for coaching 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 drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
- 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 to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
- 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.
- 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.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license and an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification.
- The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate must have experience in operating a tractor-trailer.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- 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 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 must 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 in sitting positions.
Benefits
- The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
- The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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