Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
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 setting
Remote location
Willing to relocate
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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 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
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
First Aid Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Roll-off truck
Dump truck
Flatbed
Tow truck
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Travel expenses paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel overnight
Driver's abstract
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
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Productive interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience