truck driver

DLH Carriers Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DLH Carriers Inc. is seeking truck drivers to join their team in Brampton. The role involves operating trucks to transport goods efficiently while ensuring vehicle safety and maintenance. No prior experience needed, as training will be provided. A secondary high school graduation certificate is required.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary as training will be provided.
• Must be able to operate trucks and various navigation devices.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for truck repairs and plan routes to minimize fuel usage.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring the condition of the vehicle.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on the vehicle.

Skills

Navigation

Vehicle Inspection

Problem Solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance