driver, truck

Chambers Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Canada is seeking a qualified truck driver with at least 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include operating trucks, loading and unloading goods, and performing vehicle maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a Class 1 Driver's License and Air Brake endorsement. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and be willing to travel. The role requires handling heavy loads and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a trucking role.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform preventative maintenance and roadside repairs.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Tools

GPS navigation equipment

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?