truck driver

HW Transportation Group; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in truck transportation is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to join its team in Milton. The role involves operating trucks, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates with an AZ class license and 1-2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. This full-time position offers a chance to be part of a growing industry dedicated to supporting newcomers and veterans.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of trucking experience required.
• Must hold a valid AZ class license.
• Experience with accident/incident reports and bill of lading is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks for transportation of goods.
• Load and unload goods adhering to safety protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Judgement

Reliability

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver logbook

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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 Brakes Endorsement
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Short-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  
  

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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