truck driver, heavy truck

Big League Transport Inc; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a skilled truck driver with a Class 1 licence and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. The role involves operating trucks, planning routes, and ensuring cargo safety. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team where reliability and hard work are valued, and enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence for semi-trailer trucks.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team Player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Navigation Equipment

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 5 years or more

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Regional

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?