Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, and inspect and maintain vehicle condition and equipment. Secure cargo, complete required inspections and records, and communicate with central dispatch while traveling on long-haul routes.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks 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 emergency roadside repairs 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 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 Driver logbook Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Physically demanding Sitting Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Personal suitability Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, and inspect and maintain vehicle condition and equipment. Secure cargo, complete required inspections and records, and communicate with central dispatch while traveling on long-haul routes.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a valid AZ or Class 1/A driver's license with an air brakes endorsement are listed; experience is an asset. The role requires frequent or constant travel, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to operate tractor-trailers and navigation equipment.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Cargo Safety and Security
• Tarping
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Driver Logbook Maintenance
• Accident and Incident Reporting
• GPS Navigation
• Long-Haul Transportation
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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