driver, truck

FORTEL EXPRESS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a truck driver with a forward-thinking company in the transportation sector. This role involves operating various types of trucks, ensuring the safety and security of cargo, and performing essential vehicle inspections. Ideal candidates will be organized, reliable, and ready to work in a physically demanding environment. With opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their driving career while being part of a supportive team. Enjoy the freedom of the open road and the satisfaction of delivering goods safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Ability to operate extended length tractor-trailer combinations.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety.

Skills

Driving

Loading and Unloading Goods

Vehicle Inspection

Emergency Roadside Repairs

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

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