truck driver

CH Logistics; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their logistics team. This role involves planning routes to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize environmental impact while ensuring timely delivery of goods. As part of a two-person team, you will operate various types of trucks, manage the loading and unloading of cargo, and maintain vehicle safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism in customer service. If you are hardworking and thrive in a team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and at least 7 months of experience.
• Ability to operate GPS and other navigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and minimize fuel consumption using GPS.
• Drive trucks, load/unload goods, and maintain vehicle conditions.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo during transport.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Equipment

Safety Vest

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• AZ class license

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
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International
• National

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

Own Tools/Equipment

• Tools
• Safety vest

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking