truck driver

Location

Mississauga, ON L4T 2K1

Full job description

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week

Education:

Expérience:

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed

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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Bill of lading

Driver logbook

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

Maintenance and repair reports

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience

Experience an asset