transport truck driver

Hilltop Surfaces; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials is seeking a transport truck driver. The role involves operating trucks, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have a DZ class license and relevant experience. Join a team that values hard work and attention to detail while enjoying benefits like team building opportunities and wellness programs.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of driving experience required.
• DZ class license and Driver's License (Class 3 or D) needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods, operate trucks to transport materials.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Tools

Gloves

Job description

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• DZ class license
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Tools
• Gloves
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
  
  

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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