Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 to 43 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

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