truck driver

STL Logistics & Warehousing; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

STL Logistics & Warehousing seeks a driver with an AZ license for on-site operations across various locations in Canada. The role involves two-person team driving, route planning, cargo handling, and international documentation as needed.

Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and AZ license with Air Brakes Endorsement. Heavy lifting, safety awareness, and willingness to travel are required for this physically demanding position.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement are required.
• Experience in long-haul trucking and safety compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and secure cargo.
• Obtain permits and documents for international routes.
• Inspect vehicle condition, tires, lights, brakes, and other systems.
• Perform daily pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

GPS navigation

Route planning

Vehicle inspection

Load handling

Team driving

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Fleet safety equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

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


• 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


• Perform brake adjustments


• Perform emergency roadside repairs


• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle


• Receive and relay information to central dispatch


• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license


• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Driver logbook


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check


• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence


• Willing to travel for extended periods


• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large workload


• Physically demanding


• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots


• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility


• Judgement


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player


• Hardworking


• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition


• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers