Job description

Location: 247 Summerlea Road, Brampton ON, L6T 4E1

 (Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.)

Salary: $30 to 38 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week

Overtime:1.5 times gross pay after completion of 44 hours

Vacation Pay: 4% on every pay period

Job Type: Permanent employment 

Number of vacancies: 9

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate straight or articulated commercial trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring proper balance, tarping, and securement for safety.
• Plan and adjust routes using GPS and navigation systems to ensure timely deliveries while minimizing fuel consumption and emissions.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicles, including brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and safety systems.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform preventive maintenance, brake adjustments, and minor emergency roadside repairs.
• Calculate costs of truck repairs and replacement parts when required.
• Record cargo details, hours of service, distance traveled, fuel usage, and delivery information accurately.
• Maintain driver logbooks, inspection reports, maintenance records, and trip reports in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, and team drivers using radios or mobile devices.
• Address customer questions, complaints, or concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
• Arrange travel itineraries and reservations when required.
• Obtain special permits and required documentation for cross-border or international transport.
• Drive independently or as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods in compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations such as breakdowns, accidents, or adverse weather conditions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• No educational requirement.
• 1 year to less than 7 months of experience is required.
• Valid AZ Class license with a clean driving record; ability to provide driver’s abstract and criminal record check.
• Experience maintaining required documentation including driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance records, and trip reports.
• Proficient in using GPS and navigation systems for efficient route planning and on-time deliveries.
• Experience with local, long-haul, and provincial/territorial travel, with willingness to travel cross-border.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a large workload in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Physically capable of long hours of sitting and handling loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Organized, reliable, and hardworking, with a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills in English are essential for understanding road signs, and regulations, and effectively communicating with others.

Submit your resume to the email address below when applying for this job: jobsattransnet@gmail.com