truck driver

Dean cartage Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a truck driver in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves operating trucks to transport goods, performing vehicle maintenance and inspections, while ensuring efficient route planning. No prior experience is needed, as employer provides training.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; employer will train.
• Must have strong navigation and maintenance abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calculate truck repair costs and plan routes based on conditions.
• Load and unload goods; operate trucks safely.
• Perform vehicle inspections, maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Skills

Navigation skills

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Emergency response skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
  
  

Responsibilities

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
• 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