Truck driver
Walgre Transport Inc situated in 3473 Wolfedale Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1V8 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 times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Walgre Transport Inc
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $28.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3473 Wolfedale Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1V8
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
- 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 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 pay for and receive payments for goods.
- 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 tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
- The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
- The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in local, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
- The candidate must have short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate’s driver’s licence should be thoroughly checked for validity.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- 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 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 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.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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