truck driver

BRS Cargo; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Eastern Ontario is looking for a full-time truck driver to operate its vehicles. The ideal candidate will have an AZ class license and at least one year of experience in the transport sector. Responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, conducting vehicle inspections, and performing routine maintenance. The role requires travelling frequently, including overnight stays, and offers a competitive salary of $36.00 per hour based on 30 hours a week. Benefits include paid travel expenses and available parking.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in transport industry.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Drive and operate trucks to transport goods.
• Perform regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Record cargo information and monitor fuel consumption.

Skills

Load and unload goods

Operate straight or articulated trucks

Perform inspections on vehicles

Perform emergency roadside repairs

Tarping and ensuring safety of cargo

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

GPS navigation equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Job description

Job details

• Work location On the road
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor‑trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organised
• Reliability
• Team player
• As per collective agreement
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit