Driver, truck

TRANSPORT JAGUAR INTERNATIONAL INC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Group insurance

RRSP

Job summary

TRANSPORT JAGUAR INTERNATIONAL INC. seeks an experienced truck driver in Montreal to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, transporting goods cross-border when required. You will inspect vehicles, perform pre-trip and post-trip checks, and relay information to central dispatch with accuracy.

The role requires 1 year to <2 years of experience, a Class 1/A license, and proficiency with GPS navigation. On-site work and willingness to travel internationally are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in trucking or related field.
• Driver's license (Class 1 or A) is required.

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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organised

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

WORK SETTING

• Remote location
• Various locations

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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

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

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Flatbed

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

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

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• International
• Long-haul

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Valid passport
• 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
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

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