Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• 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
• Tractor-trailer

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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