transport truck driver

Hilltop Surfaces
Mississauga, ON, CA
$29 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 30 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • 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 emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Ensure safety procedures are followed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • DZ class license
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

  • Local
  • Provincial / territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks

Own tools / equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Tools
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Hardworking

Workplace information

On the road job

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • 10 days ago
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