transport truck driver

Southx Transport Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Brampton is seeking a Transport Truck Driver. The role involves planning routes, driving as part of a team, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have an AZ class license and be willing to travel internationally. This position offers on-the-job training and supports newcomers.

Benefits

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Cultural competency training

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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