Full-Time

Tractor Trailer Driver, Long Haul

Posted on Jun 26

Ayr Motor Express Inc

Brampton, ON

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience

Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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