TRUCK DRIVER

eClassify; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided by employer

Parking available

Team building opportunities

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Nuv Transport Ltd. in Canada is looking for a dedicated truck driver to join our fleet and transport dangerous goods across North America. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, manage cargo paperwork, and ensure safe operation of the tractor-trailer.

Role requires secondary education, a Class 1 MELT license, and at least 7 months of driving experience, with shifts Monday to Saturday and potential overtime based on demand.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Be eligible to obtain a class 1 MELT license.
• At least 7 months of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport and handle dangerous goods in a truck tractor with a tanked trailer.
• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Drive truck tractor and tanker trailer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Secondary education

Class 1 MELT license

Job description

Business information

Nuv Transport Ltd. delivers exceptional logistics services across North America and globally. From air and ocean freight to specialized temperature-controlled transport, we keep your supply chain moving.

Business Address

8603 81 St, Fort St. John V1J 0M4, British Columbia, Canada.

Work Location

The drivers will be travelling around Fort St John, BC and Grande Prairie, AB.

Type of Employment

Full-time, Permanent

Estimated Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Description

Professionalism in customer service

Transport and handle dangerous goods in a truck tractor with a tanked trailer

Load and unload goods

Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

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

Drive truck tractor and tanker trailer

Requirements

Education

Completion of secondary education is required.

Experience

At least 7 months of experience is required. Be eligible to obtain a class 1 MELT license.

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Bill of landing, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports

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 and written communication, Flexibility, Judgment, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking, Patience

Language

English is required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

• Uniform provided by employer
• Parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Learning/training paid by employer

Salary

$38.40 per hour. 40 – 48 hours per week

Important Information

Work is Monday through Saturday, shifts scheduled between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and work on holidays will be required depending on the business needs.