long distance truck driver

Transport Bourassa Inc.; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Transport Bourassa Inc. in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is seeking a Dispatcher to manage customer inquiries, arrange travel itineraries, load and unload goods, and coordinate dispatch with drivers.

You will monitor vehicle conditions, perform pre-trip and en-route inspections, and ensure accurate cargo records. Requirements include Class 1/1F/A licence, a trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience, and 7 months to 1 year of on-site trucking experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 1/1F/A licence
• Trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
• 7 months to less than 1 year trucking/dispatch experience

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights and brakes
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of cargo

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

On-board computer (Trip recorder)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• 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)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance