Truck Driver

Original job posting

The role involves operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) 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 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 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 Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles) 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

The role involves operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 5/5F/G Licence and a secondary school graduation certificate. No prior experience is required as the employer provides on-the-job training.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Preventive · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Positioning · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustments
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cargo Security
• Tarping
• Logbook Documentation

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades