short haul truck driver

TLX Transport Ltd.; Mission; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated truck driver to handle transportation tasks. Responsibilities include operating trucks, ensuring cargo safety, and conducting vehicle inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Class 1 or A driver's license, and at least 7 months of experience. This is a permanent position offering 40 hours of work per week, with a focus on professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months to less than 1 year of driving experience.
• Class 1 or A driver's license is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and safety features.
• Record distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Route planning

Cargo safety and security

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Straight or articulated trucks

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week