Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- 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
- Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- 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
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability perks
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program

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