Class 1 / AZ Fuel Transport Driver
Ottawa, CanadaCompany
United Petroleum Transport Ltd.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$33–$36 an hour
Posted
10 hours ago
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Job Description
United Petroleum Transport Ltd. is hiring a full-time Class 1/AZ Fuel Transport Driver in Ottawa, ON. Full-time Class 1/AZ driver operating bulk petroleum tankers across the Eastern Canada corridor on a rotating day and night schedule.
Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
Plus shift premiums, safety bonuses, and sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.
About UPT
United Petroleum Transport Ltd. is a bulk petroleum carrier serving customers across Canada and the United States. We are looking for safety-focused, professional Class 1/AZ drivers to join our growing team.
Position Details
• Location: Ottawa, ON
• Shift: Day & Night, Continental
• Openings: 2
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent
What You Will Do
• Safely operate Class 1/AZ tractor-trailer equipment transporting bulk petroleum products
• Perform accurate product loading, in-transit checks, and customer-site deliveries
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with regulatory standards
• Maintain electronic logs, trip documents, and proof-of-delivery records
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and shop personnel
• Follow all UPT safety policies, TDG regulations, and site-specific procedures
What You Bring
• Valid Class 1 / AZ driver’s license in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of relevant and verifiable fuel transportation experience
• Clean driver’s abstract and CVOR (as applicable)
• TDG and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and professional customer service
Compensation and Benefits
• Hourly rate range of $33 to $36 per hour based on experience and credentials
• Shift and route premiums where applicable
• Safety bonuses for clean operational performance
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Sign-on bonuses available for carded drivers or candidates with extensive tanker experience
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Experience:
• Fuel Transportation: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Class 1 / AZ driver’s license (required)
Location:
• Ottawa, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
Plus shift premiums, safety bonuses, and sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.
About UPT
United Petroleum Transport Ltd. is a bulk petroleum carrier serving customers across Canada and the United States. We are looking for safety-focused, professional Class 1/AZ drivers to join our growing team.
Position Details
• Location: Ottawa, ON
• Shift: Day & Night, Continental
• Openings: 2
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent
What You Will Do
• Safely operate Class 1/AZ tractor-trailer equipment transporting bulk petroleum products
• Perform accurate product loading, in-transit checks, and customer-site deliveries
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with regulatory standards
• Maintain electronic logs, trip documents, and proof-of-delivery records
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and shop personnel
• Follow all UPT safety policies, TDG regulations, and site-specific procedures
What You Bring
• Valid Class 1 / AZ driver’s license in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of relevant and verifiable fuel transportation experience
• Clean driver’s abstract and CVOR (as applicable)
• TDG and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and professional customer service
Compensation and Benefits
• Hourly rate range of $33 to $36 per hour based on experience and credentials
• Shift and route premiums where applicable
• Safety bonuses for clean operational performance
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Sign-on bonuses available for carded drivers or candidates with extensive tanker experience
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Experience:
• Fuel Transportation: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Class 1 / AZ driver’s license (required)
Location:
• Ottawa, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
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