long haul truck driver

Blue Ice Transport; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation company is hiring a long haul truck driver. The role involves planning routes, driving trucks, and ensuring the safe transportation of goods. Candidates must have an AZ class license and a secondary school graduation certificate. The position offers a salary of $34.10 per hour for a full-time permanent role in Brampton, Ontario.

Benefits

Bonus

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of driving experience, including long-haul.
• Valid work authorization in Canada required.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-haul trucks to transport goods.
• Plan or adjust routes using GPS.
• Perform brake adjustments and maintenance.
• Obtain necessary permits for international transport.
• Communicate with dispatch.

Skills

AZ class license

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Position: long haul truck driver

Employer: Blue Ice Transport

Posted on 2025-09-29

Responsibilities

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Qualifications

• AZ class license

Experience and travel

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Local
• Long-haul

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Experience and education specifics

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Driver logbook, maintenance and repair reports, trip reports documentation knowledge

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check
• Drug test

Work location

• On site

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Bonus
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Parking available

Location and terms

• Location: 90 Kennedy Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3E7
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 34.10 per hour, 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

Who can apply

A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-29

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. Government of Canada cannot guarantee its authenticity.