truck driver

Brant Logistics; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local logistics company in Cambridge is seeking a truck driver with expertise in mountain driving. The role requires a valid AZ class license and experience in customer service. You will operate trucks to transport goods, inspect the vehicle, and manage dispatch communications. Ideal candidates should be willing to travel cross-border and internationally.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience is required.
• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement are mandatory.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition including tires and brakes.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Operate GPS and navigation equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Straight or articulated trucks

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months • On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities