Truck driver, heavy truck

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: No experience (will train)
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi; Punjabi

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth