Truck Driver

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, drive trucks to transport goods, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, perform repairs, communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and secure cargo.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset 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 Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials 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 Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, drive trucks to transport goods, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, perform repairs, communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and secure cargo.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is described as an asset. The role requires on-site work and involves operating trucks, vehicle inspections and maintenance, cargo handling, and route navigation.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Truck Driving
• Loading And Unloading
• Brake Adjustments
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Vehicle Inspections
• Preventive Maintenance
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-Of-Service Recording
• Fuel Consumption Recording
• Cargo Tarping
• Cargo Safety And Security

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics