truck driver

Prodel Logistics; Puslinch; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dedicated truck driver with expertise in mountain driving and a strong commitment to customer service. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining vehicle conditions. The position requires a valid AZ class license and the ability to handle heavy loads. If you are a reliable team player who enjoys driving and is willing to travel, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values professionalism and offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Paid by Employer

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required for driving.
• Experience in driving and handling heavy loads is essential.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on new methods.
• Drive trucks, load/unload goods, and maintain vehicle condition.
• Transport dangerous goods and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

Customer Service

Mountain Driving Expertise

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation Equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

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

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• 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

• AZ class license

Experience and Specialization

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional Information

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal Suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player