Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local and long-distance routes. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, handle cargo safely, communicate with dispatch and customers, and complete required trip and cargo records.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate 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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Flatbed Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Free parking available Parking available

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local and long-distance routes. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, handle cargo safely, communicate with dispatch and customers, and complete required trip and cargo records.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and an AZ Class license with an air brakes endorsement and a Class 1 or A driver's license. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding work, lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and provide their own hard hat, steel-toed boots, and gloves.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Free Parking • Parking Available

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Customer Service
• Team Driving
• Loading and Unloading
• Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Logging
• Cargo Tarping and Security
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety