Job Summary
The truck driver is responsible for the safe operation of a “B” train truck and trailer combination while transporting materials within Ontario and Quebec. The driver must ensure that the load is secure, paperwork is accurate, complete, and handed into the office in a timely manner. The driver must maintain constant communication with dispatch, plan their route, ensure the truck is equipped with the necessary load securement supplies, follow all Ministry of Transportation safety protocols, properly inspect the truck, trailer, and load. The driver should participate in all required training and act in a professional manner at all times. This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate and drive primarily “B” train truck and trailer combination to transport materials within Ontario and Quebec while maintaining Ministry of Transportation safety protocols.
- Properly secure all loads using appropriate load securement equipment for the size and type of load that is being transported. When picking up a trailer that is already loaded ensure that the load is secure before leaving the yard.
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle systems. Ensure all deficiencies are reported to the Shop Manager.
- Perform load securement checks every 2- 4 hours to ensure that the load has not shifted and that the straps, chains, and tarp is firmly secure;
- Ensure that the minimum required load securement equipment is maintained on the truck and that the weight of all loads is within legal limits.
- Plan trip logistics, obtain required documentation to transport materials and comply with on the road inspection station requirements.
- Administer bills of lading, maintain electronic logs, and monitor fuel consumption.
- Maintain communication with dispatch through the satellite system, phone, and text messages.
- Ensure a neat and clean appearance, a clean truck, wear the appropriate PPEs, complete all mandatory training, and report accidents, incidents, and injuries in a timely manner and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Class AZ or Class 1 truck license.
Experience
- 1 – 3 years of experience as an AZ truck driver preferred.
- Experience with “B” trains or flatbed trailers is considered an asset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude and good spatial skills.
- Knowledge of how to distribute a load on the trailer.
- Must be able to speak, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Good understanding of the Ministry of Transportation safety protocols.
- Ability to work alone for extended periods of time.
- Good customer service skills.
- Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and professional.
Nature and Scope
Contracts
- Internally, dispatch, driver services, shop, payroll, yard workers and HR.
- Externally, customers, MTO, law enforcement and the general public.
Level of Responsibility
- Work closely with dispatch to receive customer orders and delivery instructions.
- Independently responsible for load securement, weights, and hours of service.
Decision-Making Authority
- Most tasks are well defined by policies, procedures, and applicable laws but the driver at times must evaluate the weather and road conditions to determine if it is safe to proceed.
- The driver must evaluate various situations and determine when to call dispatch for guidance.
Physical and Sensory Demands
- Physical effort is required to spend extended periods of time sitting. Must spend periods of time crouching, lifting, and spreading out heavy trapping and repetitive arm movements securing loads.
- Extensive sensory demand is required while concentrating on traffic, changing weather and road conditions.
Working Conditions
- Working alone for extended periods of time.
- Being away from home and living in the truck for periods of time.
- May be exposed to hazardous situations.
- May be exposed to conflict situations where people might be rude or angry.
- Wearing protective or safety attire on a daily basis.
- Often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.
- May be exposed to whole body vibration when driving the truck
