truck driver, freight
- Corner Brook, NL, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Type of trucking and equipment
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Local
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Attention to detail
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, including dry bulk and refrigerated freight, and load and unload cargo. Inspect the vehicle before, during, and after trips, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
Requirements
No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and experience is an asset. The role requires a valid driver's licence and the relevant air brakes endorsement and Class 3 or Class 5 licence; a criminal record check and driving record check are also listed.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Customer Service
- Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Recordkeeping
- Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
- Route and Distance Recordkeeping
- Fuel Consumption Recordkeeping
- Dry Bulk Transport
- Refrigerated Transport
- Straight Truck Operation
- Air Brakes
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Reliability
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Freight Transportation
- Truck Driver
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Transport
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 3 Licence
- Class 5 Licence
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Information
- Hours of Service
- Distance Travelled
- Fuel Consumption
- Customer Service
- Loading and Unloading
- Criminal Record Check
- Driving Record Check
- Local Transportation
- Green Job