driver, truck

FORTEL EXPRESS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTEL EXPRESS is seeking qualified truck drivers to operate various truck combinations, ensuring the safe transport of goods. The position requires an AZ class license and involves physically demanding tasks including loading, unloading, and vehicle inspection. This opportunity is ideal for organized and reliable individuals who enjoy teamwork and have a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and Air Brake endorsement.
• Physically demanding work, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks and transport goods as part of a team.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency repairs.
• Record cargo information and maintain accurate logs.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation / travel experience

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train