Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced AZ Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating both straight trucks and articulated vehicles, adhering to road safety regulations, and ensuring excellent customer service while delivering or picking up cargo.
Duties
- Safely operate an AZ licensed vehicle (tractor-trailer, straight truck, or other designated vehicles) across regional or long-haul routes.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods to clients, maintaining accuracy in all deliveries.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Adhere to all safety regulations, including the proper handling and securing of cargo.
- Maintain accurate records of driving hours, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and customers as needed.
- Ensure that all delivery paperwork, including bills of lading, manifests, and logs, are completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Assist in loading and unloading cargo, as necessary.
- Comply with traffic laws, road safety regulations, and company policies.
- Report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly.
- Engages SLG Site Supervisor (if appropriate) to discuss all facets of the project and schedule
- Provides support and direction on resources and materials
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity.
Essential Qualifications
- Knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices for cargo handling.
- Ability to navigate using maps or GPS systems.
- Strong communication skills and customer service-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and follow schedules.
- Physical ability to load/unload cargo as required (if applicable).
- Ability to pass pre-employment skills testing.
- Must maintain a valid commercial driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, when needed.
Education and Experience
- OSSD or equivalent
- Valid AZ Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience operating AZ trucks (long-haul or local routes).
- Previous experience with freight hauling considered an asset
- Experience in both manual and automatic transmission considered an asset
Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- May be required to sit for extended periods of time
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel to various sites will be required
- Outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday beginning at 5:30 am, with a maximum shift length of up to 14 hours in accordance with applicable Hours of Service Regulations.
Come Join Our Team!
Highly competitive wage package
Pension Investment Plan
Group Health & Dental Benefits, Life Insurance
Company events & BBQ's to make sure we have FUN along the way!
Silverline Group Inc. (part of the Silverline Group of companies) offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization, including competitive wage, benefits and pension investment along with in-house training, an incredible work environment and career development opportunities.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thorold, ON L2V 3Y5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AZ trucks (long-haul or local): 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AZ Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
