truck driver

North Plus Nexus Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a driver with an AZ class license. Responsibilities include planning routes to minimize fuel consumption, addressing customer concerns, and operating specialized trucks. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to handle physically demanding tasks. This is a permanent position with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is critical for vehicle inspections.
• Good interpersonal skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS and computer equipment.
• Drive and operate special purpose trucks.
• Address customer complaints and concerns.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Record cargo and fuel consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

AZ class license

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 brake adjustments
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Experience

• Experience an asset

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week