Bulk milk truck driver

Transport R2K 2021 inc.; Laurier-Station; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Health care plan

RRSP

Job summary

Transport R2K 2021 inc. is seeking a professional truck driver for permanent work on road routes in Canada.

The role requires mountain driving expertise, strong customer service skills, and the ability to load and unload goods while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include operating straight and articulated trucks, performing comprehensive vehicle inspections, coordinating with dispatch, and accurately recording cargo data, hours of service, distance travelled,

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement and other licences required.
• Record-keeping and hours-of-service documentation.
• Safety and inspection procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise.
• Deliver professional customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle condition (tires, lights, brakes, cold storage).
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee vehicle.
• Relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

On-board computer (Trip recorder)

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Ground transportation, other
• Transportation and materials moving, other

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Working at heights training
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Liquid bulk
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers