Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 28 to 70 hours bi-weekly Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

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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 Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations 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

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Long-haul Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

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On call

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Disability benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available Team building opportunities * Parking available