truck driver

Hawks Transportation; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawks Transportation in Brampton, Canada, is hiring for a truck driver role. The position requires operating straight or articulated trucks to move goods, with on-site duties at the physical location and no remote work option.

The job involves loading/unloading, coordinating with dispatch, and ensuring cargo safety. Training is provided, and strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this team-based role.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Secondary school diploma required.
• On-site work only; Canada.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure security of shipments.
• Transport dangerous goods as required.
• Load and unload goods and coordinate with dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience