DZ Driver – Local Routes (No Overnight Shifts)
Drive Class 3–7 box trucks on fixed middle-mile routes to collect freight data and support autonomous-truck operations for B2B supply-chain customers.
- Compensation
- CA$26–CA$28 / hr
- Location
- Ajax, Ontario, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Must have
- Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks (Required).
- Licensing: Valid CDL A and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
- Safety & Ownership Mindset: Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.
- Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack and email.
- Communication: Clear report writing, precise DVIR record-keeping, and strong vendor communication skills.
- Cab Access: Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount 26–30 ft trucks using 3-point contact.
- Requirements: Variable/rotating shift availability; must pass background check and drug screening; open to working through agency partners.
Full description
Who we are
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role
As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you will safely operate Gatik vehicles for on-time in-route customer deliveries. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to help us operate our box trucks running routes to transport dry and refrigerated cargo. You’ll be a valuable contributor by collecting necessary data for our engineering teams aimed at improving our groundbreaking automated driving technology while meeting customers’ product delivery needs.
This role is onsite in the Greater Toronto Region!
What You’ll Do
- Drive & Deliver: Safely operate 35 ft CDL A box trucks on short-haul routes, handling 100% no-touch freight and direct dock-to-dock transfers.
- Maintain Vehicle Standards: Proactively manage vehicle upkeep, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure no truck returns to service with unresolved defects.
- Rigorous DVIRs: Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to catch and document issues before hit the road.
- Proactive Ownership: Escalate risks early, follow through on maintenance requests, and take full responsibility for vehicle readiness.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks (Required).
- Licensing: Valid CDL A and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
- Safety & Ownership Mindset: Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.