Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma 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 Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Professionalism in customer service 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training Air Brake (Z) Endorsement CPR Certificate Driver's License (Class 1 or A) First Aid Certificate Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Liquid bulk Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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Citizens band (CB) radio Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Short-haul

Security and safety

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Valid passport Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Overtime required Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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* Life insurance