long haul truck driver

IST Logistics; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IST Logistics is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to join their team in Alexandria, Canada. The successful candidate will operate and drive trucks, load and unload goods, and ensure the safety of the cargo. A clean AZ class license and relevant experience are mandatory. This role demands excellent professionalism and teamwork, and offers a competitive salary aligned with industry standards.

Benefits

Physical activity involved

On-site work ensuring stability

Qualifications

• AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Reliability and judgement essential for safety.
• Experience in long-haul and operating trucks crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods properly.
• Perform inspections and oversee vehicle safety.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player