driver, truck

Employment and Social Development Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada seeks a licensed truck driver for a permanent full-time position in Brampton. Key responsibilities include planning routes and operating vehicles while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess valid AZ and DZ licenses and be prepared for frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Valid AZ and DZ class licenses required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes based on conditions using navigation devices.
• Operate trucks to transport goods; oversee vehicle maintenance.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Posted onJune 20, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Ontario Inc.

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Job details

• Location Brampton , ON L6P 3W7
• Workplace information On the road
• Salary 34.00 to 38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• DZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Dump truck
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Logging, off-highway
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Transportation/travel experience

• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• As per collective agreement

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• 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.

Advertised until

2025-07-20

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