Truck driver, heavy truck - Toronto

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

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

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

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

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

Additional information

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking