AZ Highway Driver

The Erb Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Erb Group is seeking an AZ/Class 1 highway driver for Northwestern Ontario to deliver and pick up freight at multiple locations. You will perform pre-trip inspections, operate under HOS rules, and communicate professionally with dispatch and terminal staff.

Full-time position requires safe driving, accurate paperwork, and adherence to company policies. Some overnight travel and bid/open-board shifts may apply, with periodic home-time as schedules permit.

Qualifications

• AZ/Class 1 license required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and health survey.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely in all road and weather conditions.
• Deliver freight per schedule and company policy.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding pickups and deliveries.
• Perform required pre-trip inspections.
• Maintain required paperwork and compliance with hours of service.

Skills

AZ license

Delivery driving

Pre-trip checks

Safety consciousness

Tools

Telematics device

Electronic log

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.
• May be required to be gone overnight on occasion, but typically makes it home at the end of each shift.
• Will be required to operate DZ units