truck driver

Paramount Logistics; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Brampton is hiring drivers for their transportation team. The role involves operating trucks, performing inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Candidates must have an AZ class license and be flexible with travel. This is a permanent position with 40 to 60 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid AZ class license to operate trucks.
• Willingness to travel cross-border and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week