Driver, truck

Transport Guilbault, situated in Québec, QC G2C 2E2, is seeking applications for the job position of Driver, truck, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is a permanent, full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Transport Guilbault
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $26.48 to $27.30 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Québec, QC G2C 2E2

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Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain a professional demeanour in customer service.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the French language.
  • The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade or possess equivalent experience in the field.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must hold a Class 1/1F/A Licence (for semi-trailer trucks) and a Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 100 lbs (45 kg).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Work setting

  • The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The candidate must have experience operating a straight truck (over 4,600 kg or 10,000 lbs with three or more axles) and a tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have experience with transportation and travel at international, local, national, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.
  • The candidate must have experience with both long-haul and short-haul travel.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, a driver’s license validity check, and a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots and a safety vest.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health, Financial, Long-term, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Healthcare plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing the bargaining unit, as well as Group insurance benefits and a Pension plan.
  • Under Long-term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance that covers all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for individuals 65 or older or those with a chronic condition that requires constant supervision.
  • In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning and training, Paid time off (including volunteering or personal days), and Travel insurance.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, please use the provided options to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

By fax

450-641-1216

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