Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Posted on October 3, 2024 by CH LOGISTICS
3196 Mainway, Burlington, Ontario L7M 1A5
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 205
Duration: 3 calendar days (2 business days)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/burlington/878202076/truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Nov 14, 2024 Shortlist
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
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • 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
  • Maintain work records and logs

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • National

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license