truck driver

AGS FREIGHT; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Brampton, Ontario, is looking for truck drivers to operate and maintain vehicles, ensuring safe transportation of goods. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and an Air Brakes Endorsement. The role entails planning routes, loading and unloading, and vehicle inspections. This position offers flexible support for diverse groups, including mentorship for newcomers and opportunities for veterans.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Support programs for diverse groups

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement needed.
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence for semi trailer trucks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Coach colleagues on new methods.
• Drive as part of a team.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Truck inspection equipment

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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

Support for mature workers

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

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees