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truck driver
- Georgetown, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- 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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
- Tractor-trailer
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Long-haul
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Other benefits
- Free parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
More about this job
Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for transporting goods using straight or articulated trucks while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, roadside repairs, and maintaining accurate cargo and trip logs.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an AZ class license with an Air Brakes endorsement and a valid driver's license. A high school diploma and the ability to handle physically demanding work, including lifting up to 23 kg, are required.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustments
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Documentation
- Tractor-trailer Operation
- Long-haul Trucking
- Logbook Management
- Weight Handling
Benefits
- Free parking
Visa sponsorship
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- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- AZ Class License
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Tractor-trailer
- GPS
- Long-haul
- Driver Logbook
- Pre-trip Inspection
- Cargo Transport
- Route Optimization
- Vehicle Maintenance
- International Routes
- Warehousing
- Transportation