Truck driver

EVEREST TRANSPORTATION INCThis link will open in a new window; Coleraine; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVEREST TRANSPORTATION INC is seeking an AZ-licensed truck driver for Ontario operations. The role requires on-site work with potential cross-border travel, long-haul routes, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

You will join a two-person team and coordinate with dispatch to ensure timely delivery of goods. The candidate should have a high school diploma and proven experience in professional customer service, logistics, and vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Secondary high school graduation certificate.
• AZ class license is required.
• Ability to drive in a two-person team or convoy.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.

Skills

Customer service

Team driving

Logistics coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Vehicle inspection

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

7 months to less than 1 year

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

• 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