truck driver

DIVAS Transportation; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking professional truck drivers to join their team. As a driver, you will be responsible for planning and adjusting routes, driving to various locations, and ensuring the safe transport of goods. The ideal candidate will possess an AZ class license and have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• AZ class license, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, and Class 1 or A Driver's License required.
• Experience driving trucks is an asset.
• Willing to travel internationally and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks.
• Inspect vehicle and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Judgement

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS systems

Navigation devices

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes