truck driver

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• 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

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Workplace information

On the road job

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
27 days ago