Class az (air brake endorsement) truck driver - Toronto

Overview

Languages

English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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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
• 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
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

• International

Additional information

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Willing to travel cross-border

• Handling heavy loads

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Parking available
• Travel insurance