- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- 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 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Logging, highway
- Logging, off-highway
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Reliability
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?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Parking available
- Wellness program
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