driver, truck

Transport Bourret inc.; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

As per collective agreement

Job summary

Transport Bourret inc. is seeking an on-site truck driver in Drummondville with 1–2 years of experience. The role involves loading, unloading, and operating tractor-trailers while ensuring safety, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and coordinating with dispatch.

Responsibilities include cargo documentation, hours of service tracking, and handling dangerous goods where required. Licences and safety checks are mandatory to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• No degree required; on-site trucking role in Canada.
• Valid driving credentials and compliance with safety protocols.
• Experience in cargo handling and pre-trip inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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, 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.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Flexibility

Judgement

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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, 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement