truck driver

Walgre Transport Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgre Transport Inc. is seeking a truck driver to join their team in Mississauga. The role involves driving trucks, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring safety and compliance during transport. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school certificate, an AZ class license, and be willing to travel. This is an entry-level full-time position with responsibilities that include vehicle inspections and communication with dispatch.

Qualifications

• Must possess AZ class license.
• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.
• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Driver logbook

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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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