Truck Driver, Heavy Truck

Truck Driver, Heavy Truck

Posted on December 27, 2024 by United Brothers Transport Ltd.
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 17 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/brampton/135640911/truck-driver-heavy-truck/
Full-Time
Application end: Feb 26, 2025 Shortlist
Job Description

Tasks

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
  • Refrigerated
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer A train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid