long haul truck driver

Bridge Connect; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Connect is seeking a driver for an on-site role in Brampton. No prior experience required as training is provided; duties include driving tractor-trailers in a two-person team, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring cargo security.

The position requires route planning with GPS, handling customer concerns, and maintaining professional customer service. Physical work is expected, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• On-site position; no remote work.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Basic security clearance.
• Physically demanding with heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive tractor-trailer to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections; oversee vehicle safety.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo; transport dangerous goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Physical stamina

Time management

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

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
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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