Driver, Truck

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport goods safely, including on international routes. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, manage cargo loading and security, communicate with dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Job details

Overview Languages 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 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 brake adjustments 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 Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Reliability Hardworking Patience Benefits Health benefits Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Night shift premium Other Benefits Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance Wellness program

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport goods safely, including on international routes. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, manage cargo loading and security, communicate with dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, two to less than three years of experience, a Class 1/1F/A licence, and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. Applicants must hold a valid driver's licence, be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, and meet driving-record and licence checks.

Benefits

• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Night Shift Premium
• Free Parking
• Travel Insurance
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Customer Service
• Loading and Unloading Cargo
• International Cargo Transport
• Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Cargo Tarping and Security
• Manual Transmission Driving
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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