Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor
Overview
Languages
French
Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor
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.
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Professionalism in customer service
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Dry bulk
Dump truck
Flatbed
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Own transportation
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Gloves
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Benefits
Other perks
On-site amenities
Parking available
Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)