Action Force Transport Limited is hiring 4 permanent, full-time Long Haul Truck Drivers based out of our Brampton, Ontario terminal. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who hold an AZ (Class 1) licence are invited to apply.
Start date: as soon as possible.
EMPLOYER
Action Force Transport Limited
WORK LOCATION
On the road. Work locations may vary; frequent or constant travel is required.
Home terminal: Brampton, Ontario.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Permanent employment, full time, 50 to 60 hours per week. 4 vacancies.
LANGUAGE OF WORK
English
WAGE
$37.50 per hour.
EDUCATION
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
EXPERIENCE
3 years to less than 5 years
CREDENTIALS
AZ class licence / Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A). Valid driver's licence required.
DUTIES
Mountain driving expertise
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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 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: accident or incident reports; bill of lading; driver logbook; inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); maintenance and repair reports; trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: refrigerated; tractor-trailer.
Communication systems: GPS and other navigation equipment; trip recorder (on-board computer). Transportation/travel experience: long haul.
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Bondable. Criminal record check. Driver's licence validity check. Driving record check (abstract). Medical exam.
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
Attention to detail; repetitive tasks; sitting; weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
OWN TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, gloves.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Efficient interpersonal skills; excellent oral communication; flexibility; organized; reliability; team player; hardworking; patience.
WHO CAN APPLY
You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit. Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada; the employer will not respond to your application.
Action Force Transport Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers to Canada, mature workers, and asylum claimants holding a valid work permit. Accommodation is available on request throughout the recruitment process.