Employer Name: SimConnect Freight Management
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $36.10 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Mississauga, ON L4T 1V3
SimConnect Freight Management, situated in Mississauga, ON L4T 1V3, is seeking applications for the job position of a Truck driver who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position.
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Job Description
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- 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.
- The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental 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 driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating the GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in the local area.
- The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a driver’s validity licence check, a driving record (abstract) check, and a drug test.
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.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email