truck driver, heavy truck

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a qualified driver to load and unload goods, oversee vehicle condition, and perform inspections. Ideal candidates will have secondary education and relevant class licenses (AZ, Class 1 or A). The role requires travel and physical demands, making it suitable for dependable team players.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is mandatory.
• Air brake endorsements required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect various components.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player