High Paying Heavy Truck Driver Job in Canada

1174458803, a company based in Laval, QC, is seeking applications for the role of Heavy Truck Driver from candidates who are independent, motivated, and possess strong communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to begin employment immediately.

This role is available on a term or contract basis, as well as full-time. Shifts may vary, including day, evening, night, weekend, flexible timing, early morning, and morning. The Heavy Truck Driver position is LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) approved.

Employer: 1174458803
Position: Heavy Truck Driver
Number of Openings: 5
Salary: $24.00 per hour for 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment Type: Term or contract, Full-Time
Location: Laval, QC

Heavy Truck Driver Job Description

  • Must possess experience in mountain driving.
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks for the transport of goods and materials.
  • Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and maintain oversight of all aspects of the vehicle.

Job Requirements:

  • Proficient in English or French.
  • Must have completed secondary (high) school or have equivalent experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience is desired.
  • Required licenses include air brake (Z) endorsement, class 1 or A, class 1/1F/A (semi-trailer trucks), class 3/3F/DF (trailer trucks, vehicles with more than three axles), and class 5/5F/G (cars, small trucks, and other 2-axle vehicles).
  • Ability to lift over 45 kg (100 lbs).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, organized, reliable, good team player, hardworking, and patient.

Work Setting:

  • Open to working in remote locations.
  • Accommodation provided.
  • Work involves various locations.
  • Relocation costs not covered by the employer.

Experience and Specialization:
Documentation Knowledge:

  • Proficient in driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

  • Experience with logging, highway, and straight trucks (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).

Communication Systems Experience:

  • Familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radios.

Transportation/Travel Experience:

  • Experience with local, provincial/territorial, regional, long-haul, and short-haul travel.

Additional Information:
Security and Safety:

  • Must possess a valid passport.
  • Subject to driver’s licence check and driving record review.

Transportation/Travel Information:

  • Capable of driving manual transmission vehicles.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • Willing to travel for extended periods.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

  • Detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable with long hours in a seated position.

Own Tools/Equipment:

  • Must have a safety vest, steel-toed safety boots, and a cell phone.

Benefits:

  • On-site housing and other benefits provided.

Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply by sending an email to chetizguay@hotmail.com.

Note:
When applying, please include:

  • Job reference number: qc
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting to experience
  • Proof of the required certifications