truck-trailer driver
The driver is responsible for transporting goods, performing thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. They must also maintain accurate records of hours of service, fuel consumption, and distance travelled while communicating with central dispatch.
- On-site
- Georgetown, ON
- Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Apply by Sep 24, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Experience and specialization Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Local Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
The driver is responsible for transporting goods, performing thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. They must also maintain accurate records of hours of service, fuel consumption, and distance travelled while communicating with central dispatch.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid AZ class license, a clean driving record, and a valid passport. A secondary school diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with the ability to handle heavy loads and drive manual transmission vehicles.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Customer Service
- Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Securing
- Tarping
- GPS Navigation
- Manual Transmission Operation
- Short-haul Driving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 24, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
