Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Staff accommodation providedVarious locationsRelocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

Professionalism in customer serviceLoad and unload goodsOperate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materialsOversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipmentPerform brake adjustmentsPerform emergency roadside repairsPerform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehiclePerform preventive maintenanceReceive and relay information to central dispatchRecord cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumptionTarping and ensuring safety and security of cargoFollow directions and read map

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes EndorsementDriver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbookMaintenance and repair reportsTrip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Roll-off truckDump truckTractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

RegionalShort-haul

Type of industry experience

Trucking

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicleWilling to travel for extended periodsWilling to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detailHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingSitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverage

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Smith Trucking Service (1976) Ltd.

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