Truck Driver, Freight

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, including flatbed and tractor-trailer loads, and load or unload cargo. Inspect vehicles, secure cargo, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Moving and storage company Responsibilities Tasks Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials 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 Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information 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 Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, including flatbed and tractor-trailer loads, and load or unload cargo. Inspect vehicles, secure cargo, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience is listed, and the employer is willing to train applicants with no experience. A Class 1/1F/A licence is required; applicants must also meet the listed driving, medical, security, and travel requirements.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Operating Straight and Articulated Trucks
• Flatbed Trucking
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Loading and Unloading Cargo
• Vehicle Inspections
• Cargo Safety and Tarping
• Customer Service
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo and Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
• Long-Haul Driving
• Cross-Border Travel
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability