Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: No experience (will train) Tasks 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 brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver''s License (Class 1 or A) 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 Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Morning Night Employment terms options Day Weekend Support for persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees