Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

- Various locations
- Transportation

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
- 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
- Monitor safety conditions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident 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
- Long-haul
- 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

- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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
- Time management

Benefits

Health perks

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits

📌 driver, transport (Sussex)
🏢 Mrs. Dunster's
📍 Sussex