truck driver

NORTH EASTERN TRUCKING INC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTH EASTERN TRUCKING INC is seeking a safety-conscious truck driver with AZ/Class 1 license to join our on-site team in Canada. The role involves operating and maintaining vehicles, loading and unloading goods, and collaborating with dispatch to plan efficient routes.

No prior experience is required as training is provided; candidates must be able to travel cross-border and meet safety standards for long-haul operations in a two-person team.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel and reservations as needed.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition (tires, lights, brakes, etc.).
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo for transit.
• Handle dangerous goods when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Trip reports

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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