Truck driver, freight

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials locally, and load and unload cargo. Inspect the vehicle and its equipment before, during, and after trips, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Tasks Professionalism in customer service 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles) Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Transportation/travel experience Local Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Employment terms options Morning Employment terms options Day Green job Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Long term benefits Long-term care insurance

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials locally, and load and unload cargo. Inspect the vehicle and its equipment before, during, and after trips, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and prior experience is an asset. A valid Class 5/5F/G driver's licence is required, along with the ability to handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and pass criminal record and driving record checks.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Load and Unload Goods
• Vehicle Inspection
• Customer Service
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Recordkeeping
• Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organization
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Hard Work

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability

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