truck driver

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. This role involves transporting goods and materials, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, possess an AZ class license, and be prepared for frequent travel. You will be responsible for operating trucks, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate records. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vital service, contributing to the efficient movement of goods across regions. If you are passionate about driving and logistics, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess AZ class license for operating trucks.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security.
• Operate trucks and perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Transport dangerous goods and manage documentation.

Skills

Driving Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Communication systems experience

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