Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 80 to 100 hours bi-weeklyEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 3 years to less than 5 yearsTasks
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Liquid bulk
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you live near the job location?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
Employment terms options
- Overtime available
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Parking available