Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive a truck as part of a two-person team or convoy, load and unload goods, and inspect and maintain the vehicle and its equipment. Communicate with central dispatch, document cargo and trip details, perform roadside repairs when needed, and secure cargo.

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 Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance 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 Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Flatbed Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Additional information Security and safety Bondable Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Sitting Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Drive a truck as part of a two-person team or convoy, load and unload goods, and inspect and maintain the vehicle and its equipment. Communicate with central dispatch, document cargo and trip details, perform roadside repairs when needed, and secure cargo.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or A driver's licence with an air brakes endorsement are listed. No experience is required, as training is provided; applicants must also have a valid driver's licence and be bondable.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Team Driving
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Tarping And Cargo Security
• Dry Bulk Trucking
• Flatbed Trucking
• Refrigerated Trucking
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Air Brakes
• Heavy Load Handling
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety