Truck driver
Cargo County Group situated in 7447 Bren Road, Mississauga, ON L4T 1H3 is seeking applications for the job position of Truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: Cargo County Group
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $28.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 7447 Bren Road, Mississauga, ON L4T 1H3
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 have mountain driving experience.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
- 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 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 English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license.
- The candidate must have 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.
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 be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- 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 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 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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email