- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if neededPlan 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 emissionsLoad 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 consumptionTransport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes EndorsementDriver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reportsDriver logbookMaintenance and repair reportsTrip reports
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Large workloadPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksSitting
Personal suitability
FlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerHardworkingPatience
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Early morningEveningFlexible hoursMorningNightOn call
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
Workplace information
On the road job
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
