While you may be alone in your truck, you are not a lone wolf. You want to work in a fast-paced environment where people go the extra mile together, achieve the extraordinary and solve problems as a team.
You treat your work truck like your own vehicle.
This position is NOT for just anyone. We are not hiring ‘just truck drivers. We want great people who fit like a glove into our great company culture.
You are the single greatest ambassador of the company. We want you as much for your interpersonal skills as your truck-driving skills. If you are a grumpy, ‘leave-me-alone’ person, we are NOT a good fit for you.
This is a physical job so you must be able to lift/move up to 70 pounds and there is regular overtime.
Primarily you work with the area manager and dispatch but with little direct daily supervision.
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A team-player mentality willing to go the extra mile to help your team
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A utility player who can flex and expand to what the position requires every day
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Needing constant direction and supervision
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A ‘lone wolf’ who is unwilling to help others with the need arises
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Most importantly, you will be working with people with big hearts who truly care about one another
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A family-owned business where the owner knows your name but is active in getting to know you
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A company is filled with great people, and hopefully YOU because life is too short not to be around great people every day
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Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself
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We care about you as a person too, and so provide great work/life benefits:
Discount on fuel – because fuel is what we do!-
Medical Benefits upon hire
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Paid orientation & training – we will set you up for success
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Service awards – recognizing your hard work every day is important, and these awards are important for everyone to recognize excellence
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EAP program – we care about your whole self because that is what you bring to work every day
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Five Paid Personal Days - To be used for sick days, personal appointments, or mental health days because we want you to take care of yourself as you need it
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Referral rewards – bringing in other great people makes sense and you should be rewarded well!
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Boot allowance – you may work in the office, but who doesn’t want a GREAT pair of boots? But seriously, you will be at work sites from time to time, so you need them. We offer boot allowance after 12 months of employment. We cover $200.00 per year.
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Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and safety regulations
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Perform pre/ post trip inspections on equipment and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness
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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
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Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
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Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
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Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
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Operate equipment such as truck mike phone to exchange necessary information with dispatch, managers, or other drivers.
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Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
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Record and maintain required documentation, including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc.
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Communicate effectively with the public, government officials, customers, and co-workers
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Placarding of units
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Loading and unloading of trucks
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
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Exposure to noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils may occur
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You will frequently be required to stand, talk, and listen
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Deliver products and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner
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Inspection of site tanks for damage or faulty equipment
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Provide feedback to Dispatcher regarding the customer, mechanical, or delivery problems
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Thorough washing of vehicle, inside and out
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Complete and turn in all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but is 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.
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Train others when required
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Greasing of the unit in between servicing as instructed by AFD
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Tire Chain maintenance, repair, installation, and removal
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Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
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Minor roadside repairs such as lights, loose fittings, airline repairs, etc.
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Minimum 2 years of Class 1 fuel hauling experience with Super B
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3+ years of direct work experience in a Class 1 Driving Capacity hauling with Super B
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
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Clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
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H2S Alive, First Aid and CFA – CPPI (Considered an asset)
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Willing to train successful candidate.
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Positive attitude
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Experience with off road, mountain, and winter driving
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Follow safe practices set in place by customer and AFD facilities
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Basic knowledge of apps on the phone and e-logs
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Capable of performing minor maintenance and repairs on trucks if needed
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Ability to reset on the road if required
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Able to work in a fast-paced environment
