Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including loading and unloading cargo and securing it with tarps. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, communicate with dispatch, and keep accurate cargo, service-hour, distance, fuel, and work records.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate 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 Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes 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 Maintain work records and logs Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Repetitive tasks Own tools/equipment Tools Safety vest Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Hardworking Patience 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 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 Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including loading and unloading cargo and securing it with tarps. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, communicate with dispatch, and keep accurate cargo, service-hour, distance, fuel, and work records.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class license are specified; no prior experience is required, and training will be provided. Applicants must be prepared for on-site work involving heavy loads and repetitive tasks, and must meet driving-record and drug-test checks.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Customer Service
• Truck Driving
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Safety
• Recordkeeping
• International Transport Documentation
• Teamwork
• Attention To Detail
• Judgment
• Organization
• Patience

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety