DRIVER

Commercial Drivers will a class 1 to operate a body job to transport and deliver, commercial deliveries including wheel to wheel, retail sites. Drivers require a Class 1 drivers' license.

Drivers work in the cab of the truck while driving, and outside when needed to load or unload. They can encounter all kinds of road, weather, and traffic conditions. Drivers generally work without direct supervision, although communication with dispatch must be maintained at scheduled intervals. The number of hours a driver may drive in a given period is subject to regulation.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday early morning starts

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

Perform pre/ post trip inspections on equipment 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, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.

Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Minor roadside repairs such as lights, loose fittings, airline repairs, etc.

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 equipment such as truck mike phone to exchange necessary information with dispatch, managers, or other drivers.

Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.

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

Communicate effectively with the public, government officials, customers, and co-workers

Placarding of units

Loading and unloading of trucks

Deliver product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner

Inspection of site tanks for damage or faulty equipment

Provide feedback to Dispatcher regarding customer, mechanical, or delivery problems

Thorough washing of vehicle, inside and out

Greasing of unit in between servicing as instructed by AFD

Tire Chain maintenance, repair, installation, and removal

Complete and turn in all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, Driver daily logs, TDG documentation including fuel lading forms (declining balance), bills of lading, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.

Train others when required

Other related duties as required or assigned.

2+ years’ experience in fuel hauling

3+ years of direct work experience in a Class 1 Driving Capacity

Class 1 Driver’s License required

High School Diploma required