Truck Driver

• Posted by : WEST COAST COMMODITIES INC.

 October 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025

• Job category : Driving

• Salary : $35.25 hourly / 35 hours per Week

         

Job Description

Location: 8695 Escarpment Way, Milton ON,  L9T 0J5

Salary: $35.25 hourly / 35 hours per Week

Overtime: 1.5 times gross pay after completion of 44 hours

Vacation Pay: 4% on every pay period

Job Type: Permanent employment 

Number of vacancies: 4

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that cargo is loaded, secured, and unloaded properly while following safety rules and procedures.
• Inspecting the truck before and after the trip to make sure it is mechanically functional and complies with all applicable regulations.
• Completing all legally needed logs, reports, and other documentation pertaining to deliveries, mileage, and hours of service.
• Obeying company policies, traffic laws, and regulations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with provincial and federal transportation legislation.
• Keeping in contact with supervisors or dispatchers to address any concerns and provide updates on the status of deliveries.
• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of others on the road. Following established safety procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, and keeping the truck tidy and organized.
• Addressing any problems that may occur during transportation, like weather-related delays, mechanical failures, or delays due to traffic, while prioritizing safety and timely delivery.
• Transporting supplies and goods between locations while ensuring delivery is prompt and effective.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A secondary school graduation certificate is the minimum educational requirement for this job. 
• This position does not require any previous experience, as training will be provided.
• Background checks to ensure that one has no disqualifying criminal history.
• Effective communication in English is crucial for interacting with dispatchers, clients, and other drivers on the road.
• The job can be physically demanding, so one needs to be capable of sitting for extended periods, loading/unloading cargo, and performing routine vehicle inspections.
• In-depth knowledge about documentation like accident or incident reports, bill of landing, driver logbook, maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, etc. is preferred.
• A good understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards is crucial 

Submit your resume to the email address below when applying for this job.

wccigroup@outlook.com