Truck driver

Group Bhandal Inc; Quebec; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Bhandal Inc. seeks a truck driver to operate and drive tractor-trailer units across various locations. Responsibilities include route planning with GPS, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation requirements.

The role requires a Class 1 licence and a valid driving record, with 1 to less than 7 months of experience. The position is on-site at multiple locations and involves long-haul or regional cargo transport, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) required.
• Minimum 1 to <7 months of experience.
• On-site work at physical location; no remote option.
• Experience with GPS or other navigation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain permits and documents for international cargo.
• Operate and drive tractor-trailer to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo; handle dangerous goods as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Long-haul

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability