long haul truck driver

BOREAL GROUP INC.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Cambridge seeks a dedicated truck driver for permanent work. Responsibilities include transporting goods, planning routes, and ensuring vehicle safety. Applicants must have an AZ class license and a secondary school graduation certificate. The role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills. Training will be provided for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Must be able to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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