Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Various locations

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 Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) First Aid Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident 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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Dump truck Flatbed Hydrovac

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 Short-haul

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

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Early morning Evening Flexible hours

Employment terms options

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To be determined Overtime required

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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* Pension plan