Truck-Trailer Driver

Job summary

Drive a tractor-trailer on local and short-haul routes, load and unload goods, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure. Inspect and oversee the vehicle and equipment, communicate with central dispatch, and maintain accurate records of cargo, hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods 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 AZ class license Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Local Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Drive a tractor-trailer on local and short-haul routes, load and unload goods, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure. Inspect and oversee the vehicle and equipment, communicate with central dispatch, and maintain accurate records of cargo, hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience is listed, and an AZ class licence is required. The role involves driving a manual-transmission vehicle, frequent travel, and overnight travel as needed; relevant experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tractor-Trailer Driving
• Customer Service
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Safety And Security
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Driver Logbook Documentation
• GPS Navigation
• Manual Transmission Driving
• Time And Distance Recording
• Tarping
• Interpersonal Communication
• Judgment
• Organization
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics