- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : French
- Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation / travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Hardworking
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
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