Truck driver

apartmentLSI Transport Inc. placeMississauga calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work setting
  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate

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
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • AZ class license

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
Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
Weight handling
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
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