Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Will train

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Address customers' complaints or concerns 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

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Long-haul

Security and safety

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Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Workplace information

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On the road job

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

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* Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities