Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
- S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

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

- Tow truck

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

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
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

- Night shift premium
- Piece work

Other perks

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week

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