AZ Highway Driver

The Erb Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Erb Group is seeking an experienced AZ/Class 1 driver for a Canada-wide driving role based in Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario. You will move freight between terminals, deliver and pick up products, and complete all required paperwork with a professional customer service approach.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, adhering to safety and hours-of-service rules, and coordinating with dispatch for loads. Overnight travel and slip seating may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year verifiable driving experience on AZ/Class 1 license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and health survey.
• CVOR and driver abstract and a copy of license required at interview.
• Employment reference check will be completed.
• Criminal record check will be required.
• Required to wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely in all types of road/weather conditions and temperatures.
• Deliver freight per schedule and company policy.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding pickups, deliveries or inquiries.
• Perform pre-trip inspection and ensure equipment is safe.
• Notify shop for maintenance needs.
• Follow hours of service and jurisdiction rules.
• Ensure freight is identified/labelled.
• Load and unload freight safely and professionally.
• Comply with company regulations and operate onboard telematic device.
• Attend Driver Safety meetings and perform any other duties.

Skills

AZ/Class 1 driving

Customer service

Safe driving

Dispatch communication

Paperwork compliance

Job description

SUMMARY

Valid AZ/Class 1 license required. Drive to various locations to deliver and/or pick up product. Move freight between terminal locations. Fill out all required paperwork. Represent Erb Transport professionally and give the best customer service possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to drive safely in all types of road and weather conditions and temperatures.
• Responsible to deliver freight as per schedule and company policy.
• Communicate with dispatch according to department procedures regarding pickups, deliveries or inquires.
• Responsible for a required pre-trip inspection ensuring equipment is in safe working order.
• Communicate with shop when maintenance is required.
• Familiar with and carry out all required paperwork according to company policy.
• Familiar with and comply to all hours of service and any other regulations for all jurisdictions operated in.
• Responsible to ensure freight is properly identified / labelled.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of product in a safe, accurate and professional manner.
• Familiar with operations of The Erb Group and comply with company regulations.
• Responsible for the operation of the onboard telematic device which includes the electronic log and communication system for communication with dispatch.
• Responsible to attend Driver Safety meetings.
• All other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year verifiable driving experience on AZ/Class 1 license required.
• Meet the licensing requirements for the specific job opening.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and health survey.
• CVOR, Driver abstract and a copy of a drivers license must be provided at time of interview.
• Employment reference check will be completed.
• Criminal record check will be required.
• Required to wear PPE (provided by The Erb Group).

WORKING CONDITIONS

May vary from terminal to terminal, but primarily will be:

• The Erb Group is a 24/7 Operation, with runs departing daily.
• Departure times will vary and will be determined by H.O.S. regulations.
• There is no set end time on any given day and work can be up to and including the HOS regulations.
• Drivers can sign up for bid run when posted, if interested, and will be awarded on a seniority bases. Drivers not on a bid run will be considered an Open Board Driver
• Open board drivers are not assigned to a particular dedicated run. These drivers are assigned to runs as dispatched.

AZ Highway Drivers

• Some slip seating may be required.
• Will be required to be gone overnight.
• Will be required to operate DZ units