Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 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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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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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Dump truck Flatbed Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer A train 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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Local National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) 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