truck driver

Fission Logistics Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Mississauga is seeking a Truck Driver to operate specially designed trucks and transport goods. This role requires strong customer service skills, detailed vehicle inspections, and handling of heavy loads. The successful candidate must possess an AZ class license and be willing to undergo security checks. The job offers on-site work with no remote options. Candidates should demonstrate reliability, excellent communication skills, and physical stamina to meet job demands.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have valid AZ class license.
• Willingness to undergo criminal record and driving checks.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle before and after trips.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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