Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement





Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Bondable
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Other advantages

- Learning/training paid by employer

📌 Truck driver (Brampton)
🏢 MK Transport
📍 Brampton