driver, truck

Pro-Formance Intermodal Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to positive environmental outcomes! This entry-level position involves driving specialized trucks and providing exceptional customer service. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of cargo while performing pre-trip inspections and preventive maintenance. With a focus on teamwork and flexibility, this role offers a chance to contribute to the transportation industry while helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. If you're ready to take on a physically demanding role with a reputable firm, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license is required.
• Experience driving special purpose trucks and performing inspections.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on work techniques.
• Drive and operate trucks, ensuring safety and cargo security.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation Systems

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting: On site (work must be completed at the physical location; there is no option to work remotely)

Green Job: This position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

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

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Regional

Additional Information

Security and Safety

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

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

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)

Personal Suitability

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

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Truck Transportation