About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products. Professionalism in customer service. Accept payment or invoices for items delivered. Receive and relay information to central dispatch. Keep a record of items received and delivered. Load and unload goods. Sort packages for delivery. Follow directions and read map. Use maps and other trip planning aids. Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems. Pay and receive payments for goods. Provide customer service. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Perform brake adjustments. 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. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Documentation knowledge: Trip reports. Maintenance and repair reports. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Driver logbook. Type of trucking and equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles). Refrigerated. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Provincial/territorial. Short-haul. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).