truck driver

Niceway Transport Ltd.; Regina; 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'll be responsible for planning efficient routes using advanced navigation tools, operating trucks to transport goods, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. You'll also perform essential vehicle inspections and emergency repairs, making sure every journey is smooth and compliant. This position offers a chance to contribute to a company committed to sustainability by minimizing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. If you're passionate about driving and logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Parking

Physical Accessibility Accommodations

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

Support for Youth Employment

Support for Indigenous People

Support for Visible Minorities

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Experience required: 1 to less than 7 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Operate trucks and ensure cargo safety and security.

Skills

Route Planning

GPS Navigation

Vehicle Inspection

Emergency Repairs

Education

Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Tools

Computer Equipment

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for Visible Minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities