driver, heavy truck

TYT Groupe; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

RRSP

On-site amenities

Other benefits

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

TYT Groupe in Canada seeks a long-haul truck driver with 1–2 years of on-the-road experience to operate straight or articulated trucks. The role requires frequent travel and a Class 1 or A license. The position emphasizes safety, vehicle inspection, and accurate cargo documentation.

Travel will vary by route, with duties including pre/post-trip inspections, relay of information to dispatch, and maintaining logs. A bilingual candidate is preferred for coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• On the road experience implied by the role.
• Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Skills

Bilingual

Vehicle inspection

Record cargo information

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Job description

• Long-haul

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Transportation - road/rail/marine

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

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

Other Benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• 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 newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers