ResponsibilitiesTasks
- 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
CredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specializationDocumentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional informationSecurity and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00-$34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Language training provided
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Class 3 Licence (required)
- Class D Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
