Short haul truck driver

• Location Brampton, ONL6X 4V4
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 3 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3672327

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player