Truck Driver

Job Description

Job details

Employer: MK Transport Company

Location: Brampton, ON L6T 4Z9

Work Location: On site

Salary: 36.50 to 38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 – 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Timings: Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required

Start Date:  as soon as possible

Benefits: Learning and Training paid by employer

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Languages: English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 years to less than 2 years

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

Professionalism in customer service

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 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

Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, Licenses, memberships and courses

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Bill of lading

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trans-border documentation

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

Valid passport
Bondable
Driver’s validity license check
Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver’s license
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability

Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Benefits

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer
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

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

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
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

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for 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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

sahionkar2026@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter