truck driver

S.B.GROUP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a truck driver to join their team in Toronto. The position involves driving, route planning, and ensuring the safety of goods during transportation. Candidates must possess an AZ class license, be willing to learn, and demonstrate professionalism in customer service.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Experience will be trained on the job.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and accident reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive and operate trucks, ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Perform inspections and maintain vehicle condition.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Route planning and adjustment

Vehicle inspection

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities