Job Description

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Languages: English

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job Duties:

• Transport goods and materials safely to designated locations by operating straight or articulated trucks.
• Plan and adjust routes based on traffic, road conditions, delivery requirements, and other changing circumstances using GPS, computer equipment, and other navigation devices to improve efficiency and minimize fuel consumption.
• Maintain accurate records of cargo information, deliveries, fuel consumption, mileage, hours of service, and other required transportation information in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate regularly with central dispatch personnel to receive instructions, provide trip updates, and relay relevant transportation information.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and equipment, including tires, brakes, lights, refrigeration or cold-storage units, and other components, to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Monitor and oversee the overall condition of the vehicle and its equipment and report or address maintenance and safety issues as required.
• Perform brake adjustments and other minor maintenance tasks to maintain safe and efficient vehicle operation.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and minor mechanical maintenance when necessary to minimize delays and ensure operational safety.
• Secure and protect loads using appropriate methods, including tarping, straps, and other cargo protection measures, to ensure the safety and security of goods during transportation.
• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns and address delivery-related issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Operate as part of a two-person team-driving arrangement or convoy when required to meet transportation schedules and service commitments.

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

• Indigenous People: YES
• Newcomers to Canada: YES
• Vulnerable Youth: YES
• How to Apply: online and by mail only
• 7885 Tranmere drive U 1, Mississauga ON L5S 1V8
• Interested candidates may send their resume to: workfwfreight@gmail.com