Driver, heavy truck

JobsMedia.io; Saint-Jérôme; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Canada is seeking an experienced truck driver to operate and drive tractor-trailer equipment across cross-border routes. The role involves long working hours and comprehensive vehicle inspections to ensure safe transport of goods.

This position requires a valid AZ class license with air brake endorsement, TDG certification, and a Class 1/A license. Willingness to travel internationally and overnights is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.
• AZ class license and Air Brakes (Z) endorsement required.
• TDG certificate and valid cross-border credentials preferred.
• Driver's license (Class 1 or A) is mandatory.
• Experience with tractor-trailer operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Skills

Driving

GPS navigation

Vehicle inspection

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes (Z) endorsement

TDG certificate

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Education

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Bilingue
• Heures de travail: 50 to 70 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance