truck operator

SoftTrans Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is seeking a dedicated driver to plan routes, drive trucks, and load goods. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of driving experience. You will operate commercial vehicles, ensure cargo safety, and may require cross-border travel. This permanent full-time position offers additional benefits like free parking and team building opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in transportation.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Willingness to travel cross-border and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on conditions.
• Drive as part of a team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods as necessary.
• Obtain special permits for cargo transport.
• Operate vehicles, inspecting them regularly.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the vehicle.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

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Job details

• Location: 656 Windmill Road suite Unit 5 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1B8
• Work location: On the road
• Salary: 31.25 hourly / 60 to 90 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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 the condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

• Newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations; Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-17

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