Long haul truck driver

Job requirements

Languages
English

Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Drug test, Medical exam, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

Work Location Information
Willing to relocate, Various locations

Personal Suitability
Flexibility, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Accident or incident reports, Trans-border documentation, Trip reports

Specific Skills
->Load and unload goods, Perform preventive maintenance
->Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
->Perform brake adjustments
->Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
->Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
->Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
->Receive and relay information to central dispatch
->Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
->Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Transportation/Travel Experience
National, Provincial/territorial, International, Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment
Dry bulk, Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brakes Endorsement, AZ class license, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

How to apply
By email
gilllogistics.hiring@yahoo.com

By mail
7 Tawse PL, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0