truck driver
Offre en anglaisThe role involves operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes using GPS to minimize emissions. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo through tarping.
- Sur place
- Hamilton, ON
- Publié 20 mai 2026
- Postuler avant le 13 août 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities 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 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 brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition 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 Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) 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
Ce que vous ferez
The role involves operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes using GPS to minimize emissions. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo through tarping.
Exigences
Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience. No prior experience is required as the employer provides training.
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Loading and Unloading
- Truck Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustments
- Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
Domaines d’emploi
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Études secondaires
- Expérience minimale
- 0+ ans
- Postuler avant le
- 13 août 2026
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine
- Niveau d’expérience
- Entry level