$35 - $40 Posted:
Job Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Dusty
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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
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
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Regional
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
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 currently a student?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Day
- Overtime required
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits