Truck driver

• Location Mississauga, ONL5S 1A1
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 6 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3693599

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability