truck driver

Rangi Brothers Logistics Inc; Caledon East; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Caledon East is seeking a truck driver. The role involves transporting goods, planning routes for efficiency, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate, an AZ class license, and experience in operating trucks. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. The position is permanent, working 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience operating trucks or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's licence is essential.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and manage heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes based on conditions and fuel efficiency.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Patience

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

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
• 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 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

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Hardworking
• Patience

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers