truck driver

TRAVEL TRANSPORT; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a truck driver to operate and maintain vehicles for transporting goods. Responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, performing inspections, and ensuring safety. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and have a good understanding of vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Experience

Education

AZ class license

Tools

GPS

Job description

• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities