Truck Driver in Caledon East – Work Visa Support Available

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Job Overview

Our client is seeking applicants for a position that requires the following qualifications and responsibilities.

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience is an asset.

On-Site Requirements

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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 the condition of the 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 inspections and oversee all aspects of the 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 goods

Credentials

Certificates, Licenses, Memberships, and Courses

• AZ class license

Experience and Specialization

Documentation 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 reports

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Driver’s validity license check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal Suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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