driver, truck

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Will train

Work site environment

Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
30+ days ago