Class 1 Truck Driver Short Haul
1 week ago
**Job Overview**
**Responsibilities**
- Operate and drive trucks with flatbeds and other heavy equipment for the transportation of sod.
- Ensure the safe loading and unloading of cargo, utilizing forklift operation when necessary. Experience with a hitch-hiker forklift is a bonus.
- Ensure safety of cargo with proper tarping and strapping techniques.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including mileage, fuel usage, and any incidents that occur during transport.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any potential issues.Receive payments for goods.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving on public roads.
- Perform basic automotive repair tasks as needed to ensure vehicle functionality.
**Experience**
- Proven experience in commercial driving with a valid Class 1 driver’s license.
- Comfortable with freight handling procedures and logistics operations.
- Experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment is highly desirable.
- Background in automotive repair is a plus, allowing for basic maintenance of the vehicle.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols related to transportation and freight handling.
- Driving manual transmission tractor-trailer.
**Certificates and Endorsements**
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Forklift Operator Certification (we provide certification training in-house)
**Information Management / Documentation Knowledge**
- Driver's logbook
- Pre and post trip inspection reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Delivery information reports
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 - 40 per week
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-05-30
Expected start date: 2025-06-02
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