driver, truck

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Tasks:

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.

Documentation knowledge:

• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment:

Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.

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.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.