Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Variable or compressed work week

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