class 1 truck driver

Your tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Process bills of lading, cargo manifests or other documents.

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.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• Roll-off truck.
• Flatbed.
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel overnight.
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

3 years to less than 5 years.

What we offer

Health benefits

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits Free parking available.

How to apply

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Other

Work setting Transportation.