About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: Dump truck. Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles). Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Long-haul. Regional. Short-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. 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. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day.