truck driver
- Mississauga, 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.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Transportation/travel experience
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Regional
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Hardworking
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials while ensuring cargo security and safety. Perform comprehensive vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency roadside repairs.
Requirements
Requires a Class 1 or A Driver's License and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to handle heavy loads exceeding 45 kg.
Skills
- Mountain Driving
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustments
- Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cargo Security
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Tarping
- Dispatch Communication
- Logbook Recording
- Team Driving
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Class 1 License
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Dangerous Goods
- Preventive Maintenance
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Mountain Driving
- Articulated Trucks
- Cargo Security
- Net-Zero
- Green Job
- Truck Transportation