Truck Driver

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Varennes, QC is seeking an experienced Class 1 tractor-trailer driver to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and other locations within a 160 air-kilometre radius, including loading and unloading as needed.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, log mileage, and operate a hydraulic fifth-wheel tractor in depot yards. The role requires strong communication in French, a clean driving record, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Class 1 commercial driver’s license required (HazMat endorsement where applicable).
• Minimum 4 years driving tractor-trailer combination.
• Minimum 3 years of clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate in French (oral and written) for Quebec postings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods within a 160 air-kilometre radius as instructed.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and log mileage daily.
• Move and position trailers in depot yard; monitor refrigerated trailers.
• Communicate with co-workers and vendors by radio/phone; report road conditions and arrivals.
• Hook up/unhook trailers; check fluids and log entries; assist with loading/unloading.

Skills

Truck driving

French communication

Job description

Drive split-axle tractor/trailer to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and other locations. Haul empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot. Drive hydraulic fifth-wheel tractor in depot yard to move trailers. Maintain driving and equipment records.

Daily tasks and responsibilities

• Drives split-axle tractor/trailer combination to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and other locations within a 160 air-kilometre radius as outlined in dispatch instructions. Hauls empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot.
• Performs driver’s vehicle inspection and fills out report on assigned equipment prior to operation and updates throughout the day. Records mileage and time on driver’s log.
• Drives fifth-wheel hydraulic tractor to move, stage, and position trailers in depot yard. Cuts lock seals for inbound trailers. Checks and logs temperatures on refrigerated trailers, logs trailers in yard. Reports on yard and dock view and receives direction from guard booth, shipping, receiving, pallet, and fleet departments.
• Communicates with co-workers, other drivers, and vendors by citizen’s band radio, two-way radio, phone, and in person. Reports position, gets instructions, checks and reports on upcoming road conditions, notifies of arrival, and directs loading when necessary.
• Hooks up and unhooks trailers to tractor by grasping and rotating from shoulder to set/disengage pin lock.
• Checks oil, air, water, and washer fluid, adding as needed. Scales axle weights before each trip. Installs tire chains as needed.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, and testing in good standing and complies with companyand government regulations, reporting, policies, and procedures.
• Documents accidents, notifies police and fleet management, and photographs accident scene.
• Assists with loading and unloading trailers at delivery and pick-up, as necessary
• Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.

Non-essential functions and tasks

• Assists in other areas of the depot as necessary.

Class 1commercial driver’s license, with Hazardous Materials Endorsement where applicable, is required.

• Permits/Licenses/Certifications:

Satisfactory physical exam results every 2 years is required.

Successful comprehensive road test in company equipment required.

• Experience:

4 years tractor-trailer combination driving experience required.

3 years clean driving abstract required.

Split-axle experience preferred.

• Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of cargo loading and securing practices required.

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success

NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

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