long haul truck driver

JB Transport; Brampton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

JB Transport in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a truck driver with an AZ license for an on-site role. Training is available for candidates with no experience. The job involves driving, route planning, loading/unloading goods, and maintaining vehicle safety.

You will work in a two-person team, coordinate with dispatch, and ensure cargo safety, accuracy of logs, and compliant transit across routes in the region.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• AZ license required; training provided for others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust routes using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Arrange travel itineraries and reservations.
• 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.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee vehicle maintenance and safety.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
• Tarps cargo and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary school diploma

AZ class license

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available