truck driver

Velocity Transport; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Ontario is seeking a dedicated truck driver to manage routes and transport goods efficiently. The role requires an AZ class license, the ability to handle heavy loads, and customer service skills. Candidates should be organized and reliable while being willing to travel across borders. This full-time position offers $36.00 to $37.00 hourly with flexible hours. Ideal for permanent or temporary residents with authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Ensure professionalism in customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits for international transport.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation Equipment

Job description

Job details

• Location 285 Main Street North Acton , ON L7J 1W7
• Salary 36.00 to 37.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Evening, Night
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3468684

Responsibilities

• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International

Safety and security checks

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Travel willingness

• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Who can apply for this job?

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-09