truck driver, truck-trailer

QUICK LINK LOGISTICS INC.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Peel Region, Mississauga, seeks a truck driver with an AZ class license. The role involves planning routes, loading goods, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle heavy loads. Valid licenses and a strong commitment to professional customer service are required.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience.
• Valid AZ class license and driver's license (Class 1 or A).
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using computer and navigation devices.
• Load and unload goods, and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• 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

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available