truck driver

Government of Canada; Milton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Milton, Canada, is seeking candidates with an AZ class license to operate vehicles and manage cargo. Responsibilities include planning routes, inspecting vehicles, loading/unloading goods, and performing maintenance. The position requires a high school graduation certificate and offers training for applicants new to the field. Only on-site work is permitted for this role.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• Willingness to be trained for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Document cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Computer equipment

Global positioning systems (GPS)

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience