ABC FREIGHTLINES INC., situated at 5741 DATSUN ROAD, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V8, 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 Morning, Day, Evening and Weekend.
Employer Name: ABC FREIGHTLINES INC
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $36.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 5741 DATSUN ROAD, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V8
Also hiring: Guard, security
Job Description
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- 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 drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- 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 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.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal 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 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 and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate must have experience operating straight trucks (4,600 kg / 10,000 lbs or more with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailers.
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 transportation and travel experience at international, national, provincial/territorial, and local levels.
- The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a basic security clearance, a driver’s licence validity check, and a driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
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.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email