truck driver

Orbit Motor Carriers Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their fleet in Guelph, Ontario. Candidates will be responsible for planning routes, ensuring vehicle safety, and delivering goods efficiently. Ideal applicants will possess an AZ class license and demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement necessary.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in truck driving.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive trucks and manage loading and unloading of goods.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Route Planning

Safety Procedures

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Travel insurance