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  Region: Peel, Halton, Dufferin area, Ontario
  Job category: Transport


Bison Transport

has 50 positions for a

Long haul truck driver

in
Mississauga
to start as soon as possible

www.bisontransport.com


Terms This is a permanent, full time job, which reqires working days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Salary will be negotiated and depends on the skills and experience of the applicant.
Notes: bonus, and other benefits.

Education The applicant should have completed college.

Experience is an asset.

Credentials required The applicant should have Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A), Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate, Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate, Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) Card, WHMIS Certificate, Air Brake Adjustment Certificate, Accident Avoidance Course, Defensive Driving Course, Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training, Professional Driver Improvement Certificate.

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer, Extended length tractor-trailer combination, Van, Refrigerated

Type of Travel Long-haul, National, International

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

Communication Equipment Experience Trip recorder (on-board computer), Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Plan travel schedules and routes, Use atlases and other trip planning aids, Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Perform brake adjustments, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Additional Skills Mountain driving expertise, Professionalism in customer service, Handle inquiries from customers

Security and Safety Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver’s licence

Work Location Information Various locations

Essential Skills Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Profile for Bison Transport

Full truckload service, full service logistics, dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing and distribution.

Apply

By mail

1001 Sherwin Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0T8   map

By email

recruit@bisontransport.com


Sequence ID: 1668852
Order Number: 4163443
Date Created: 2008-11-20
Expires: 2008-12-19




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