Overview

Wage : 24.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities
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
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
Ensure safety procedures are followed
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
DZ class license
Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge:
Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Additional information
Security and safety
Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone

Tools
Gloves
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Hardworking

Benefits
Other benefits
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Wellness program