truck driver

Employment and Social Development Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Truck Driver to join their team. This role involves operating trucks for transporting goods, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team. As part of a dedicated workforce, you'll enjoy a permanent full-time position with varied shifts, including nights and weekends. If you're ready to take on the road and contribute to a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods, ensuring safety and security.
• Load and unload goods, perform inspections, and maintain the vehicle.
• Handle dangerous goods and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Reliability

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Trip Recorder

Job description

Truck Driver

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Royal Link Transport Inc.

Job Details

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Who Can Apply for This Job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Salary

$34.10 to $34.50 per hour (To be negotiated) / 35 to 45 hours per week

Terms of Employment

Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning

Location

2355 Derry Road E suite 1, Mississauga, ON L5S 1V6

Advertised Until

2025-04-18