Truck driver

Harb Carrier; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harb Carrier in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a capable truck driver to join our on-site operations. You will drive straight or articulated trucks, handle cargo, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and communicate with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries. No experience required; we provide training.

A college certificate (1–2 years) is common for applicants. You’ll work in two-person teams or convoys, manage routes, load/unload goods, and uphold safety and professionalism in customer

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP diploma in a related field.
• No experience required; training provided.
• On-site position; no remote work; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel use and emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods and inspect vehicle condition
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Patience

Education

College/CEGEP certificate (1–2 years)

Tools

GPS devices

Truck navigation system

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Basic security clearance

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience