Driver, Truck Job

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Posted by Employer details TRANSNET FREIGHT LTD.

Job details
Location 247 SUMMERLEA ROADBrampton, ON
L6T 4E1

Work location On the road

Salary
38.00 hourly / 35 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies6 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience

Experience an asset
On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting

Various locations
Responsibilities

Tasks

Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Load and unload goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
Perform brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
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
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license
Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience

Local
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial
Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Large workload
Physically demanding
Sitting
Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for youths
Support for Indigenous people
Supports for visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?

You can apply 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.