truck driver
- Acton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Various locations
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
- Tractor-trailer
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Local
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and adjust routes, operate tractor-trailers to transport goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle condition, and record cargo, driving hours, distance, fuel use, and trip details.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class licence with an air brakes endorsement are listed; experience is an asset. The role requires on-site work, a valid driver's licence, willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cargo Safety
- Recordkeeping
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Air Brakes
- Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- AZ Class Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Tractor-Trailer
- Straight Trucks
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- Route Planning
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Cargo Loading
- Cargo Unloading
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Driver Logbook
- Bill Of Lading
- Accident Reports
- Dangerous Goods Reports
- Trip Reports
- Hours Of Service
- Vehicle Inspection
- Valid Passport
- Driving Record Check
- Medical Exam
- Hard Hat
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots
- Safety Vest
- Gloves