Long Haul Tractor-trailer Driver - Brampton, Canada - Limited-Pete Freight Inc.
Limited-Pete Freight Inc.
Brampton, Canada
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
Work setting:
- Various locations
Tasks:
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a twoperson team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pretrip, en route and posttrip 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pretrip, enroute, posttrip)
- Transborder documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Flatbed
- Tractortrailer
Communication systems experience:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience:
- International
- Local
- Longhaul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
Security and safety:
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel crossborder
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility
- Team player