Bulk goods truck driver

Job summary

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport bulk goods and materials while ensuring cargo security. Perform comprehensive vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate logs of distance and fuel consumption.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: French Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor or equivalent experience Work site environment Dusty Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer Tasks 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 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Dump truck Extended length tractor-trailer combination Flatbed Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience Local Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Security and safety Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Own transportation Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Day Weekend Other Benefits On-site amenities Parking available Variable or compressed work week Support for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport bulk goods and materials while ensuring cargo security. Perform comprehensive vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate logs of distance and fuel consumption.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1/1F/A license with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement and 3 to 5 years of experience. Candidates must be proficient in French and capable of handling physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 23 kg.

Benefits

• Parking Available • Variable Or Compressed Work Week • Disability Support • Youth Support • Veteran Support • Indigenous People Support • Mature Worker Support • Visible Minority Support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Customer Service
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cargo Securing
• Brake Adjustment
• Roadside Repair
• Logbook Management
• Tarping
• Manual Transmission
• Dry Bulk Transport
• Flatbed Operation

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing