Overview
Languages
English
Education
-
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
-
Various locations
-
Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
-
Professionalism in customer service
-
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
-
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
-
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
-
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
-
Air Brakes Endorsement
-
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
-
Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
-
Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
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
-
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
-
Flatbed
-
Tow truck
-
Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
-
Local
-
Long-haul
-
Provincial/territorial
-
Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
-
Criminal record check
-
Driver's validity licence check
-
Driving record check (abstract)
-
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
-
Drive manual transmission vehicle
-
Own transportation
-
Own vehicle
-
Travel expenses paid by employer
-
Valid driver's licence
-
Willing to travel for extended periods
-
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
-
Attention to detail
-
Handling heavy loads
-
Large workload
-
Overtime required
-
Physically demanding
-
Repetitive tasks
-
Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
-
Cellular phone
-
Hard hat
-
Steel-toed safety boots
-
Safety vest
-
Gloves
Personal suitability
-
Excellent oral communication
-
Excellent written communication
-
Organized
-
Reliability
-
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
-
Dental plan
-
Health care plan
-
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
-
Free parking available
-
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.