Truck Driver, Freight

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Responsible for loading, unloading, and securing cargo, as well as recording fuel consumption and hours of service.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years 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 while performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Responsible for loading, unloading, and securing cargo, as well as recording fuel consumption and hours of service.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1/1F/A driver's license and between 1 to 2 years of experience. Candidates must possess a valid passport and pass security checks, including criminal record and drug tests.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer Service
• Loading and Unloading
• Truck Driving
• Vehicle Inspection
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Recording
• Tarping
• Cargo Security
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability