truck driver

R.N Apex Solutions Ltd.; Debert; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

R.N Apex Solutions Ltd. is seeking an experienced commercial driver to operate tractor-trailer units and transport goods across provinces and beyond. Frequent travel is required, with duties including cargo handling, cargo documentation, and ensuring cargo safety.

The role requires an AZ class license and air brakes endorsement, as well as a valid Class 1/A license. Physical stamina and attention to detail are essential for safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• Truck operation and safe driving experience is expected.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and en route inspections.

Responsibilities

• 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 emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections 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.

Skills

Truck operation

Pre-trip inspections

Cargo handling

GPS navigation

Education

Secondary school certificate

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1/A)

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

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

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities