Driver, truck

volumat inc; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP

Job summary

volumat inc is seeking an on-site truck driver to transport goods using straight and articulated trucks. The role requires maintaining vehicle condition, performing inspections, and coordinating with central dispatch to ensure timely delivery.

The candidate should have 1 year to <2 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience. English or French language proficiency is acceptable, with on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in trucking or related field.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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 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.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

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

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

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Forklift Operator Certification

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• 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

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

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