Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Work setting Various locations Tasks Mountain driving expertise Load and unload goods 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 Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Physiographic environment experience Mountains Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Provincial/territorial Regional Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test Medical exam 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 Physically demanding Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Hardworking Patience Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime required Workplace information On the road job Other advantages Learning/training paid by employer Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers