Class 1 Truck Driver

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks for long-haul transport, and load and unload goods. Inspect vehicle condition and equipment, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 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 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 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks for long-haul transport, and load and unload goods. Inspect vehicle condition and equipment, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1 or A driver's license and 1 to less than 2 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. The role involves long-haul driving, customer service, and physically demanding work that includes handling heavy loads.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Fuel-Efficient Driving
• Customer Service
• Loading And Unloading
• Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-Of-Service Recording
• Long-Haul Transportation
• Class 1 Or A Driver's License
• Heavy Load Handling

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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