Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

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Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Flatbed Refrigerated Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Long-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Sitting

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

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 Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

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

Supports for visible minorities

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Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities