DZ Truck Driver

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections as outlined in the Highway Traffic Act for both the truck and the trailer
• Call in to dispatch department for upcoming day’s work assignments either the night before or the morning of – as advised by the dispatcher and notify them of delays in excess of ½ hour.
• Follow safe driving techniques. Practice defensive driving practices
• Adhere to all laws, Federal, Regional and jurisdictional as outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards
• Driver envelopes are to include – Bills of Lading, driver logs and equipment inspections and all other customer and Sylvite documents that may be required for invoicing, or the Safety and Compliance Department

Delivery / Pickup of loads:

• Arrive at customer location at specified time
• Follow customer requirements for access to dock door and exit from truck yard
• Load and unload trailer contents in a safe manner, following required procedures
• Hand bomb inventory and follow security measures, as required
• Professional conduct required at customer location. Inform the dispatcher immediately about any customer issues.

Other Duties:

• Pickup and delivery of company trucks
• Ride-along with less-experienced drivers providing coaching and providing feedback to Safety and Compliance for areas of improvement by the driver
• Requirement to participate in modified work or other miscellaneous duties if not capable of performing all driving responsibilities or truck/tractor is not available
• All documents must be completed in full and must reflect correct and accurate information.  If the driver is unsure how to fill something out, he/she is to ask for assistance
• Report all accidents to the Fleet Manager as immediately as possible but within 8 hours
• Fill out all accident information on site with the aid of the driver accident kit.  Make notes to keep information fresh and complete. Participate in Accident Review Board when requested
• Provide the following documents when renewed/updated – driver’s license (including renewal within 30 days of address change)

Transportation Regulations:

• Comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards, whether provincial or federal, Canadian or U.S. and all highway traffic legislation in any jurisdiction in which the driver is operating a company vehicle
• Comply with all legislation dealing with hours of work and maximum hours worked between breaks at all times, whether the legislation is Canadian or U.S., provincial, state or federal
• Immediately report, and in particular within 8 hours, to the Employer, any offences or which the Employee or the Company is charged in relation to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards or Highway Traffic Act legislation, whether provincial or federal, Canadian or U.S.

Education, Experience and / or Training Requirements

• 2 years verifiable experience as an DZ Driver
• Good CVOR and Abstract
• Clean Police Clearance Certificate
• Successfully passing an extensive
• Company-provided road test

About Sylvite

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.