- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
- Experience an asset
- On site
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site setting
- Dusty
Work setting
- Various locations
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
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip,
en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience