truck driver, heavy truck

Hawks Transportation; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods across various locations, ensuring safety and professionalism in customer service. The position involves operating trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining accurate logs. Ideal candidates will possess strong driving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive company that values reliability and teamwork, offering a dynamic work environment with the chance to travel and grow your career.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Basic security clearance

Overtime opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Willingness to relocate and travel cross-border is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on new techniques.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• 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 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player