Heavy truck driver

Heavy truck driver


Company
WASTEHAUL TRANSPORT INC
Location
Mississauga, ON (+3 others)
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$36 an hour
Posted
22 hours ago
Via
via Career Beacon

Job Description
Overview
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train
Tasks
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goodsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• AZ class licenseDocumentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reportsCommunication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentTransportation/travel experience
• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haulSecurity and safety
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug testTransportation/travel information
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnightWork conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• SittingPersonal suitability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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