Commercial driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, load and unload cargo, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure. Inspect and oversee the vehicle, communicate with central dispatch, address customer concerns, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel information.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns 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 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 3 or D) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Large workload Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, load and unload cargo, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure. Inspect and oversee the vehicle, communicate with central dispatch, address customer concerns, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel information.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a Class 3 or D driver's license. No degree, certificate, or diploma is required; the work also involves preparing inspection and maintenance reports and having steel-toed safety boots.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Truck Driving
• Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
• Loading and Unloading Goods
• Vehicle Inspection
• Vehicle Condition Monitoring
• Cargo Safety and Security
• Tarping
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Accident and Incident Reporting
• Maintenance and Repair Reporting
• Customer Complaint Handling
• Attention to Detail
• Efficient Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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