Job Description

Job description:

Truck Driver

• Location: 4995 Timberlea Blvd, Unit 3, Mississauga ON L6W 2S2
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per Week
• Vacancy: 1
• 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 Direct apply

By email

employmentjmptransport@gmail.com