Truck driver

Messer Canada Inc based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of 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 candidate must be available to work during the day shift and be willing to work overtime. The position of Truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Messer Canada Inc
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $60,320 annually / 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in French language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have Air Brakes Endorsement, Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer trucks and vehicles with more than 3 axles), Forklift Operator Certification, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised 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, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The trucking equipment is a straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with citizens band (CB) radio and trip recorder (on-board computer).
  • The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in local, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
  • The candidate must have short-haul transportation experience.

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be skilled at driving a truck.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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 on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

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, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Pension plan, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
  • In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Travel insurance and Wellness program.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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