Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local, short-haul, long-haul, and international routes. Inspect and maintain vehicles, secure cargo, complete transportation records and permits, communicate with dispatch, and provide professional customer service.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Local Long-haul Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, on local, short-haul, long-haul, and international routes. Inspect and maintain vehicles, secure cargo, complete transportation records and permits, communicate with dispatch, and provide professional customer service.

Requirements

Applicants need a secondary school graduation certificate, 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, and an AZ class licence. The role also requires a valid driver's licence, a satisfactory driving record and licence check, and willingness to travel overnight, for extended periods, and across borders.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Mountain Driving
• Customer Service
• Cargo Loading and Unloading
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Brake Adjustments
• GPS Navigation
• Transportation Documentation
• Cross-Border Transportation
• Manual Transmission Driving
• Cargo Safety and Tarping
• Communication with Dispatch
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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