Long haul truck driver

Aster Transport

Location: 7175 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5S 1P3, Canada

Base Salary: 27.00 hourly for 60 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Number of Vacancies: 3 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • 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
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • 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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Long term benefits

  • Other benefits

🌐 Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • 🌐 Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

To apply for this job please visit www.jobbank.gc.ca.