truck driver
- Milton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
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.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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.
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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
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate trucks to transport goods and materials, including loading, unloading, securing, and handling cargo. Plan efficient routes, inspect and maintain vehicles, communicate with dispatch and customers, and record trip and cargo information.
Requirements
The posting requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 7 months of experience. Required credentials include an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a Class 1 or A driver's licence.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Fuel-Efficient Driving
- Customer Service
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cargo Handling
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Recordkeeping
- Dispatch Communication
- Tarping
- Air Brake Operation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Transportation
- Truck Repairs
- Route Planning
- GPS
- Navigation Devices
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Customer Service
- Travel Itineraries
- Lighter Special-Purpose Trucks
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspections
- Tire Inspection
- Brake Inspection
- Cold Storage Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Records
- Hours Of Service
- Tarping
- Dangerous Goods
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Class 1 Or A Driver's Licence
- Green Job