truck driver

CARGO COUNTY GROUP; Bolton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CARGO COUNTY GROUP is seeking a truck driver in Ontario, Canada. The role requires AZ class licensing, safety-conscious operation, and experience in long-haul transport. You will drive solo or as part of a two-person team, manage cargo handling, and ensure paperwork is complete for cross-border shipments.

On-site position with no remote option; 7 months to <1 year experience preferred. Strong customer service and logistics coordination are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of driving experience.
• On-site work only; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Demonstrate mountain driving expertise and professional customer service.
• Arrange travel, itineraries, and reservations; drive in two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods; obtain permits and documents for international cargo.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle condition; check tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of shipments.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

GPS navigation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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