Job Description

Truck Driver

• Location: 4995 Timberlea Blvd, Unite 13, Mississauga ON L6W 2S2
• Salary: $34.10 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per Week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Day, Early morning, Morning, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Will train

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport materials and goods efficiently.
• Regularly check vehicle components, including tires, lights, brakes to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust braking systems as needed to maintain optimal safety and performance.
• Perform minor roadside repairs during emergencies to reduce delays and maintain delivery schedules.
• Complete thorough vehicle inspections before, during, and after trips, recording any issues or required maintenance.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to keep the vehicle in peak condition.
• Maintain communication with dispatch to receive routing details and provide delivery updates.
• Properly secure cargo to protect against damage and ensure transport safety.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• DZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge 

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck 

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

employmentjmptransport@gmail.com