truck driver

Haulage North America; Amaranth; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Haulage North America in Ontario, Canada is seeking an entry-level truck driver to join our on-site team. No experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided; AZ license is required. You will work in a two-person convoy, handle cargo and follow safety protocols. You will learn to conduct pre-trip inspections, manage hours of service, and coordinate with dispatch while loading, unloading, and securing goods for international routes.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required for driving positions.
• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of shipments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections

Skills

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player