Construction jobs in Canada

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
  
  

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
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Complete onboard and other logs
  
  

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits