High Paying: truck driver Job in Canada Needed by Catsons Transport Ltd

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Various locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Transportation of Goods: Safely operate and drive trucks to deliver goods to various destinations, following scheduled routes.
• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: Perform routine inspections of the vehicle, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and ensuring the truck meets all safety and maintenance standards.
• Cargo Handling: Securely load and unload goods when required, ensuring proper stacking and securing to prevent damage during transit.
• Route Planning: Determine the best routes using maps or GPS systems, considering efficiency, fuel use, and potential obstacles like construction or road restrictions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, fuel consumption, driving hours, and any incidents or accidents. Complete logs according to regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Coordinate with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and customers, providing updates on delivery times, potential delays, and issues.
• Compliance with Regulations: Adhere to all local, state, and federal driving regulations, including hours-of-service limits, and follow company policies.

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Defensive Driving Course

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer

Qualifications:

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Proven experience as a truck driver
• Familiarity with GPS and other navigation systems
• Physical ability to load and unload cargo
• Strong communication and time-management skills

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player