Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Asset languages

- Yoruba

Work site environment

- Dusty

Work setting

- Willing to relocate

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
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement





Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Roll-off truck
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional

Additional information

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

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- 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

Health benefits

- Health care plan

Financial advantages

- Bonus
- Life insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities

📌 class 1 truck driver (Nanaimo)
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📍 Nanaimo