Employer Name: G&S Direct Ltd
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 2565 Rena Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4T 1G6
G&S Direct Ltd., situated at 2565 Rena Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4T 1G6, is currently looking for applications for the role of a Truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night and Weekend.
Also hiring: Sales supervisor
Job Description
- The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
- 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 will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- 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.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license and an Air Brake Endorsement Certification.
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral 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.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
- The candidate must have patience.
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), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the local, national, provincial/territorial and regional levels.
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a thorough driver’s validity licence check, driving record check (abstract), and 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 of time.
- 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 perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
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