dump truck driver

Red Leaf Carriers Ltd.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Orillia, Ontario, is seeking a truck driver to operate vehicles and manage transportation logistics. The ideal candidate will have an AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) endorsement, along with a high school diploma. Responsibilities include planning routes, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and providing exceptional customer service. This is a permanent position with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Professionalism in customer service.
• AZ class license is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive vehicles to transport goods.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

computer equipment

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment Details

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week