driver, truck

Groupe Nadeau; Saint-Jean-Baptiste; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Job summary

Groupe Nadeau in Quebec seeks a diligent truck driver to plan and drive routes, load/unload goods, and ensure cargo safety. The role requires a Class 1 licence, a valid driver’s licence, and 2–3 years of experience. On-site work with potential international routes; strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position involves maintaining vehicle condition, complying with regulations, and coordinating with dispatch for timely deliveries. On-site work with collective agreements likely in place.

Qualifications

• Class 1/1F/A licence required for semi-trailer trucks.
• Valid driver's licence is mandatory.
• Experience driving trucks on international routes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions


• Professionalism in customer service


• Load and unload goods


• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes


• 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 brake adjustments


• Perform pre-trip, en route and 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

Credentials

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Additional information

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium