dump truck driver

Tuff Trucking Inc.; Bolton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian transportation company is looking for truck drivers to operate vehicles, manage cargo, and ensure vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a DZ class license and the ability to work independently. Training is available for newcomers. This role offers a permanent position with a 32-hour work week.

Qualifications

• DZ class license required.
• Will provide training for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Responsibilities

• 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
• Load and unload goods
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• DZ class license

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience

Experience

• Will train

Job details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 hours per week