Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Overview

LocationBrampton, ONL6R 3A9
Salary$28.50 / hour
vacancies3 vacancies
Employment groups: Students, Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors
Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 hours / week
Start dateAs soon as possible
Employment conditions: On call, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night

Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Will train

Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence, Willing to travel overnight, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel cross-border
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding, Sitting, Attention to detail
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
AZ class license, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Personal Suitability
Flexibility, Organized, Team player, Reliability
Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Drug test, Driver’s validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Job Duties: Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
May perform emergency roadside repairs
May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.