LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years to less than 3 years
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
WORK SETTING
- Various locations
RESPONSIBILITIES
TASKS
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- Citizens band (CB) radio
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Driving record check (abstract)
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
WEIGHT HANDLING
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
BENEFITS
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
