long haul truck driver

Alpha Trans Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Trans Ltd. in Brampton is seeking a driver with an AZ license to operate, load, and transport goods from our facility. The role requires training, on-site work, and attention to safety and vehicle condition.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, load handling, and timely deliveries while recording cargo data and communicating with dispatch. A strong team player with reliability and good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• No prior experience; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reliable

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ license

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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