truck driver

West Arm Truck Lines Ltd.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. In this role, you will operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials while ensuring the safety and security of cargo. You will also be responsible for calculating repair costs, addressing customer concerns, and performing vehicle inspections. This physically demanding position requires a valid AZ class license and the ability to handle heavy loads. If you are a reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to contribute to a thriving logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Experience in customer service and handling complaints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for repairs and new parts as needed.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Ability to Handle Heavy Loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year