Job Title: Truck Driver- Short Distance 

 

 

Job Summary 

Operate a truck within city limits or industrial areas to transport and deliver goods between designated locations, potentially covering long distances. Responsibilities may include loading and unloading cargo, preparing receipts, verifying orders, and collecting payments for deliveries. Additionally, duties may involve inspecting and performing minor repairs on the vehicle.  

 

Responsibility 

Operate and drive commercial vehicle to transport goods and materials over urban and short inter-urban routes.  

Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.  

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes as required by Vehicle Inspection legislation.  

Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook and/or on-board computer.  

Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using on-board computer, hands-free cell phone features.  

 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

Secondary school diploma or equivalent.  

Valid AZ Driver’s License  

Successful completion of TTSAO approved Driver’s Course or equivalent.  

 

Required Skills/Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of verifiable driving experience is required, including at least one year as an owner-operator.

Equipment must not be more than 8 years old and have a maximum of 600,000 miles. Higher mileage may be considered with detailed maintenance records and management approval.

Equipment must pass an onboarding inspection at a Linamar approved facility.

Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand the highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.  

Must be admissible into the United States and able to obtain a FAST card.  

Must meet USDOT medical requirements.  

Must provide a recent criminal record search or a valid FAST card.  

Must provide an original driver’s abstract no older than one months, no more than 3 demerit points.  

Must provide an original CVOR abstract no older than one months.  

Must submit a negative drug screen for USDOT regulated drivers.  

Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job.  

Must satisfactorily complete a road test by a LTI appointed evaluator.  

Must not have any preventable accidents within the last three years where the claim exceeds $3000.  

 

 

What Linamar Has to Offer 

Competitive Compensation 

Sustainability Counsel  

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

  

About Us 

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

  

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar Transportation does not engage in practices associated with Drivers Inc.