truck driver

Location
Mississauga, ON L4T 1G6
 
Full job description
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
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 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
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)