- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 30 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- DZ class license
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation / travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Own tools / equipment
- Cellular phone
- Tools
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Hardworking
Workplace information
On the road job
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
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