truck driver

NORTH EASTERN TRUCKING INC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Ontario is seeking a Truck Driver to join their team. Responsibilities include planning routes, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. An AZ class license is required, but training will be provided. This is a permanent position offering 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• AZ class license mandatory.
• Willingness to travel cross-border required.
• Experience is not necessary as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for truck repairs and parts.
• Plan routes based on conditions using GPS.
• Operate trucks safely to transport goods.
• Perform inspections and maintenance on vehicles.
• Load and unload goods as required.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer service

Route planning

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Will train

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week