truck driver

NET FREIGHT SYSTEM INC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an Entry Level Truck Driver for its Mississauga location. Responsibilities include driving trucks, maintaining vehicle conditions, and ensuring safe transport of goods. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and a valid driver's license. Full-time position with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Valid driver's license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks and load/unload goods.
• Calculate costs for repairs and plan routes using navigation tools.
• Perform inspections and emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Route Planning

Cargo Handling

Vehicle Maintenance

Navigation

Education

AZ class license

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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