Class 1 truck driver

CM Linden Trucking Ltd; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Linden Trucking Ltd is seeking a truck driver with mountain driving expertise to join our fleet in Canada. You will operate tractor-trailers, load and unload goods, and maintain safety on long journeys. A valid Class 1/A licence and air-brakes endorsements are required.

You must be reliable, communicate well, and be comfortable with frequent travel and team coordination with dispatch.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Mountain driving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Judgement

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

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

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Tractor-trailer B train

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance