bulk goods truck driver

Martial Excavation Inc.; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

Martial Excavation Inc. in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, is seeking a truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor. The role requires 3–5 years of driving experience with Class 1/A licences and relevant endorsements.

You will load/unload, perform inspections, and relay information to dispatch while maintaining safety and cargo integrity. On-site work environment includes dusty conditions; travel may be local/provincial.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of driving experience.
• Licence and endorsements as listed in the credentials.
• Ability to operate and inspect various heavy trucking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Education

College/CEGEP

Equivalent experience

Tools

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

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Dump truck
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)