Driver, truck

Job summary

Operate a straight or articulated truck to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and load and unload cargo while ensuring it is secured. Inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle condition, communicate with dispatch, plan travel, and record cargo, service hours, distance, fuel use, and trip or inspection details.

Job details

Overview Languages 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 Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Local Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Medical exam Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Sitting Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement

What you’ll do

Operate a straight or articulated truck to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and load and unload cargo while ensuring it is secured. Inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle condition, communicate with dispatch, plan travel, and record cargo, service hours, distance, fuel use, and trip or inspection details.

Requirements

The role requires 1 to less than 2 years of experience and a Class 1 or Class A driver's licence, along with an Extended Trailer Combination Permit or endorsement. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding work and heavy loads, and may be subject to criminal record, licence validity, driving record, and medical checks.

Benefits

• Financial Benefits As Per Collective Agreement

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Safety And Tarping
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Dispatch Communication
• Driving Logs And Reports
• Attention To Detail
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organization
• Reliability
• Efficient Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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