Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations;

• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness;

• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, highway traffic act, permits, etc.;

• Safely maneuver trucks into loading for unloading, following signals/directions from crew as needed;

• Inspect vehicles/truck/trailers/etc. before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order;

• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles;

• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate;

• Operate communication equipment/tools to exchange necessary information with dispatcher, supervisors, or other drivers;

• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable regulations;

• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc.;

• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly secured

Qualifications / Skills

• Certification from recognized Truck Driving School

• Valid Class A driver’s license

• Air brake endorsement (Z)

• Must adhere to company’s health, safety and environmental reporting and assessing standards

• Working in and around heavy machinery

• Candidates must be able to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Good communication skills

• Strong team player