Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local, regional, and cross-border routes. Inspect and maintain vehicles, handle cargo and transport documentation, communicate with dispatch, and complete required trip records.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks 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 Pay and receive payments for goods Perform brake adjustments 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trans-border documentation Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Refrigerated Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience Local Provincial/territorial Regional Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel overnight Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local, regional, and cross-border routes. Inspect and maintain vehicles, handle cargo and transport documentation, communicate with dispatch, and complete required trip records.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, along with an AZ class licence, air brakes endorsement, and Class 1/1F/A licence. Experience is an asset; candidates must have a valid driver's licence, a satisfactory driving record, and be willing to travel overnight and across borders.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Cargo Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Brake Adjustments
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Cargo Tarping And Security
• Trip Planning
• Cross-Border Transportation
• Bill Of Lading Documentation
• Driver Logbooks
• GPS Navigation
• Trip Recorder Operation
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics