long haul truck driver

Gobridgeit; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications industry seeks a Truck Driver to operate and transport goods. This entry-level full-time position involves driving, route planning, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and will receive on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring high school diploma.
• Will train on the job.
• Includes handling of dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Plan or adjust routes using GPS equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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
• 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 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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