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Transport Truck Driver
Posted on October 31, 2024
by PD TOWING
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 227
Duration: 21 calendar days (16 business days)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/brampton/598251981/transport-truck-driver/
Job Description
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
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- DZ class license