Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Address customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

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Bill of lading 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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Refrigerated Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Willing to travel overnight

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) More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you currently a student?

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

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Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

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Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

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* Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)