Transport truck driver

apartmentHilltop Surfaces placeMississauga calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • DZ class license
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

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