Triaxle Driver

Tomlinson Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced AZ Triaxle Driver. This role involves operating trucks, ensuring cargo safety, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a valid AZ Drivers License and experience in commercial driving. The company offers competitive wages, health benefits, and a family-oriented team environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and other rewards programs

Qualifications

• Valid AZ Drivers License.
• 3 years experience in commercial driving.
• Physically able to get in and out of truck numerous times throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive primarily straight trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre‑trip, en route, and post‑trip inspections.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly according to safety requirements.

Skills

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Commercial Driving

Heavy Lifting

Job description

R.W. Tomlinson is currently seeking an experienced licensed AZ Triaxle Driver to work in Ottawa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and drive primarily straight trucks to transport goods and materials within the greater Ottawa area.
• Perform pre‑trip en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment and loading and unloading of cargo.
• Perform pre‑trip en route and post‑trip inspection of vehicle systems equipment and accessories such as tires lights and turning signals and brakes.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Record cargo information hours of service distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain logbooks.
• Perform mandated daily safety and maintenance checks on truck.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid AZ Drivers License.
• 3 years experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Physically able to get in and out of truck numerous times throughout the shift.
• Maintaining vehicle inside and out for next day including cleaning out box.
• Operate a loader when required.

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages.
• Bonus programs.
• Employer paid health and dental benefits.
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits program.
• Family‑oriented team environment.
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs.

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Key Skills

Inventory Control, Basic Math, Paratransit, Tanker Experience, Van Driver, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Commercial Vehicle Experience, Delivery Driver Experience, Manual Transmission Experience, Driving, Heavy Lifting