Truck driver

HGC The Harman Group, situated in 34 Perdue Court, Caledon, ON L7C 3M6, 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.

Employer Name: HGC The Harman Group
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $55,000 to $73,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 34 Perdue Court, Caledon, ON L7C 3M6

Also hiring: Landscape worker

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 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 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 traveled, 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.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license,ย Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

  • The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at 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), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation, and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The candidate must have experience in operating refrigerated trucks and tractor-trailers.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must have experience using citizens band (CB) radios, operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, and using a trip recorder (on-board computer).

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate must undergo a basic security clearance, a criminal record check, a driver’s license validity check, a driving record check (abstract), and a drug test.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
  • 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 willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Benefits

  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Mileage compensation, which is the cost associated with using their private vehicle for business-related errands and trips.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

jobs@harmangroup.ca

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