- Other trades certificate or diploma
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
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- 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
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer