Truck driver
Caravan Group of Companies situated in 2284 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 6M1 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. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and On Call.
Employer Name: Caravan Group of Companies
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $55,000 to $75,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 2284 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 6M1
Job Description
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include dry bulk, refrigerated and tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
- The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
- The candidate must have travel experience in national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
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 overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Group insurance benefits and Mileage reimbursement.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email