truck driver, heavy truck

United Brothers Transport Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is seeking a Truck Driver in Brampton to join their team. The role requires loading and unloading goods, operating trucks, and maintaining vehicle conditions. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and have customer service skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Flexible

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

GPS

Job description

Job details

• Location Brampton , ON L6T 0C6
• Work location On the road
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3445405

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Regional

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

United Brothers Transport Ltd.

• Transportation and warehousing
• 3job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)