truck driver

R.N Apex Solutions Ltd.; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R.N Apex Solutions Ltd. is seeking an experienced truck driver to operate and transport goods across regional routes. The role requires on-the-road work, strong inspection habits, and safe driving practices.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, relay information to dispatch, and ensure cargo is tarped and secure. A valid AZ license with air brakes endorsement and a Class 1/A license are required.

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• Tarps and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English

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

• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

The 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