Truck driver
Somal Haulage situated in Brampton, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of 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. The shift schedules have yet to be determined. The position of Truck driver has received approval from the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Somal Haulage
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brampton, ON
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- 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 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.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license, an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, and a Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The trucking and equipment type is dump truck.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have prior travel experience in the local area.
- The candidate must have short-haul transportation experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance, criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, and driving record check (abstract).
- The candidate must be bondable.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- 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 details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- 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.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have a cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, safety vest, and gloves.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email