truck driver

Webley Express Inc.; Springfield; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team as truck drivers. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods, ensuring the safety of cargo, and maintaining vehicle conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a reliable and hardworking attitude. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads, making it essential for those who thrive in a team-oriented environment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a focus on professionalism and efficiency, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Attention to detail and reliability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for repairs and plan routes using GPS.
• Drive trucks, load/unload goods, and perform vehicle inspections.
• Maintain customer service professionalism and handle payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgment

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Maintain 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
• 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 vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Handle payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption
• Tarp and ensure safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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