OVERVIEW
LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
EXPERIENCE
Experience an asset
ON THE ROAD
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
BENEFITS
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
OTHER BENEFITS
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
