long haul truck driver

Triple Trans Mill Services Ltd.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The position requires a valid AZ class license and a commitment to professionalism in customer service. You will perform vehicle inspections, manage cargo information, and handle heavy loads, contributing to the efficient operation of logistics. The company offers a supportive work environment, with training programs to foster inclusivity and awareness for diverse groups. If you are reliable and organized, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence and AZ class license required.
• Experience in driving and handling heavy loads is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods, ensuring safety and security.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance as required.
• Arrange travel itineraries and manage cargo information.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Tractor-trailer A train

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• AZ class license

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other Benefits

• Free parking available

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

Support for Youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for Mature Workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities