About the role
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
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
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
About The Truckers Group
Employer listed on Job Bank, the Government of Canada's job board.
Brampton, ON
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