Job description:

Full-time, Permanent employment, 40 to 60 hours per week

Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend

Start date:

·      Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies:

·      2 vacancies

Languages:

·       English

Education:

·       Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

·      Experience an asset

Responsibilities and Tasks:

·       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 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

·       Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

·       AZ class license

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

·       Bill of lading

·       Driver logbook

·       Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·       Maintenance and repair reports

·       Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

·       Tractor-trailer

Additional information

Security and safety

·       Criminal record check

·       Drug test

Transportation/travel information

·       Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·       Attention to detail

·       Handling heavy loads

·       Overtime required

·       Physically demanding

·       Sitting

Weight handling

·       Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

·       Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

·       Flexibility

·       Organized

·       Reliability

·       Team player

·       Hardworking

·       Patience