- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 55 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record 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
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
- Client focus
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- 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?
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
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