Truck Driver

About This Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. 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 brake adjustments. 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. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Type of trucking and equipment: Dry bulk. Flatbed. Refrigerated. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Long-haul. Provincial/territorial. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety vest. Gloves. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

What You'll Do

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

What We're Looking For

• Entry level experience
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Credentials: AZ class license
• Security and safety: Basic security clearance, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test
• Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability

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