About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: Various locations. Willing to relocate.
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.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 emergency roadside repairs.
- 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.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Documentation knowledge: Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
- Type of trucking and equipment: Dry bulk.
- Refrigerated.
- Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Transportation/travel experience: Local.
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
- Security and safety: Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety vest.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
- 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: 7 months to less than 1 year.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Morning.
- Workplace information: On the road job.
- Other benefits: Parking available.