truck driver, truck-trailer

Denis Gratton Construction Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and logistics company in Chelmsford is seeking a Truck Driver to operate trucks and ensure safe transport of materials. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience, hold an AZ class license, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working environment and comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision care.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Must hold an AZ class license.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform inspections and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 to 55 hours per week

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits