- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Dump truck
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer A train
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation / travel experience
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Other benefits