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Join Our Team as a Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver!

Company: Ellsworth & Sons Trucking Inc.

Location: Carmanville, NL

Job Category: Transportation

About the Job

Are you an experienced truck driver looking for a permanent position with a reputable company? Ellsworth & Sons Trucking Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods across various locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Provide exceptional customer service while loading and unloading goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Inspect vehicle conditions, including tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
• Maintain accurate records of cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure the safety and security of cargo, including tarping and handling dangerous goods.

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 to 3 years in a similar role
• Driver's License: Class 1 or A

Work Setting

• Various locations

Documentation Knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Willing to travel for extended periods and overnight

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Flexibility and good judgment
• Organized, reliable, and a team player
• Hardworking and patient

Health and Financial Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Group insurance benefits

Salary

Compensation is set at $0.35 commission per mile.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace Information

• This is an on-the-road job.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.