Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Willing to relocate Tasks Calculate fixed assets and depreciation Calculate the cost of truck repairs and recent parts if needed Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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 Type of trucking and equipment Dump truck Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Willing to travel for extended periods 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 Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Shift Flexible hours Morning To be determined Day