Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed

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

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Credentials
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Experience and specialization
• Documentation knowledge
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Type of trucking and equipment
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Communication systems experience
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
• Transportation/travel experience
• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Transportation/travel information
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• 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
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer