Driver, Truck

Original job posting

The driver is responsible for operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, securing cargo with tarping, and maintaining accurate logs of service and fuel consumption.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience 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 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 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 Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Additional information Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Other benefits

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, securing cargo with tarping, and maintaining accurate logs of service and fuel consumption.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English or French and a commitment to professionalism and reliability are required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Financial benefits • Life insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Customer Service
• Loading and Unloading
• Truck Driving
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Security
• Tarping
• Oral Communication
• Organization

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing