long haul truck driver

RS Carrier; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a truck driver to handle logistics and safety compliance. The role involves driving as part of a team, loading and unloading goods, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and be willing to travel. This permanent position offers 35 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving as part of a team or convoy.
• Ability to load and unload goods efficiently.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle and maintain its condition.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview

On the road job with responsibilities related to transportation, logistics and safety compliance. This description consolidates tasks, certifications, and workplace information into a structured format.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make 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
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week