About this role
Tasks
- 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
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
- Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
How to Apply
By email: [email protected]
Requirements
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Compensation Details
$37.50 hourly
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