About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Plan 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 emissions. 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 brake adjustments. Perform emergency roadside repairs. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Perform preventive maintenance. 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Documentation knowledge: Dangerous goods occurrence reports. Driver logbook. Trans-border documentation. Trip reports. Transportation/travel experience: International. Long-haul. Provincial/territorial. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Sitting. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Commission.