Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

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Various locations Relocation costs not covered by employer

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 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 Conduct safety training programs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) CPR Certificate Defensive Driving Course First Aid Certificate Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) 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 Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

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Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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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Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Judgement Reliability Team player Hardworking

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Shift

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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Bonus

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Learning/training paid by employer