- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 37.5 hours per week
- Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience : Will train
Work site environment
Dusty
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
- 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
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Type of trucking and equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Short-haul
Transportation / travel information
Own transportation
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
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
30+ days ago