Truck driver

Truck driver
METRO XPRESS INC

Job details
13959 AIRPORT ROAD
Caledon East, ON
L7C 2W4

Salary
$28.50 hourly / 40 hours per Week

Permanent employment, Full time
Start date Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies 10 vacancies

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset

Responsibilities
Tasks
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Mountain driving expertise
Owner-operator business skills
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 goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, 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 licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/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 overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

How to apply
By email
safety@metrox.ca