Overview
JOB DETAILS
· Location Brampton, ONL6X 4N4
· Work location: On site
· Salary 36.50 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
· Terms of employment: Permanent Full time
· Timings: Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Day
· Starts as soon as possible
· Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
· Number of vacancies: 4
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting: Willing to relocate
Responsibilities and 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
· Professionalism in customer service
· Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
· 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 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
Credentials
· AZ class license
· Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
· Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT)
EXPERIENCE
Documentation knowledge
· Accident or incident reports
· Bill of lading
· Driver logbook
· Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
· Refrigerated
· Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience: Must be able to Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
· Local
· Long-haul
· National
Additional Required Information
· Valid passport
· Driving record check (abstract)
· Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Attention to detail
· Physically demanding
· Repetitive tasks
· Sitting
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
· Flexibility
· Reliability
· Team player
Health benefits
· Dental plan
· Disability benefits
· Health care plan
· Paramedical services coverage
· Vision care benefits
Other benefits: Travel insurance
Apply only if you are:
· a Canadian citizen
· a permanent resident of Canada
· a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
