Jobs in Canada

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

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Working at heights training
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and Specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Liquid bulk
• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• 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

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer