Truck driver Full-time Job

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid