- 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
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
