- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Transportation / travel experience
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes