Overview
Languages: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specialization
- Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dump truck
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
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
- Hardworking
- Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports for visible minorities
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction
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