Responsibilities:

• Load and unload goods and drive truck from manufacturing plants to retail centers
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment prior to each trip
• Perform brake adjustments and inspect vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues
• Efficiently receive and transmit critical information to central dispatch
• Safely transport both finished goods and raw materials across land, facilitating port-to-port logistics.
• Maintain meticulous records in the logbook, encompassing mileage, rest periods, and fuel/toll expenses
• Promptly report any equipment malfunctions, accidents, or regulatory violations
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and report it to maintenance personnel
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules to reach timely and quickly
• Follow all traffic laws and maintain commercial driving licence clean & up to date
• Diligently document cargo details and accurately track hours of service

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization:

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information:

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

How to apply

By email

jobs@ugoc.ca