truck driver

Joseph Transportation Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking dedicated drivers to operate trucks and transport goods. Responsibilities include route planning, vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and will receive training for the role.

Qualifications

• Will train for the role.
• AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods and operate trucks to transport materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Will train

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
• 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 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
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement