driver, truck
- Granby, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
French
Education
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Health benefits
Languages
French
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
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
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Other benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods while planning efficient routes to minimize emissions. Key duties include performing vehicle inspections, securing cargo through tarping, and coordinating with central dispatch.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A Driver's License and have between 1 to 7 months of experience. No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required for this position.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Customer Service
- Truck Driving
- Cargo Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dispatch Communication
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Trades
Keywords
- Driver's License Class 1
- Driver's License Class A
- Articulated Trucks
- GPS
- Route Optimization
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Logistics
- Cargo Transport
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Pre-trip Inspection