Driver, Transport

  • bedford

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Tasks :

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns

  • Professionalism in customer service

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

  • 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 preventive maintenance

  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • CPR Certificate

  • First Aid Certificate

  • Forklift Operator Certification Documentation knowledge :

  • Accident or incident reports

  • Bill of lading

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

  • Maintenance and repair reports Type of trucking and equipment :

  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Communication systems experience :

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience :

  • Provincial/territorial Security and safety :

  • Basic security clearance

  • Bondable

  • Criminal record check

  • Driver's validity licence check

  • Driving record check (abstract)

  • Drug test Transportation/travel information :

  • Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Attention to detail

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Large workload

  • Physically demanding

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Sitting Weight handling :

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment :

  • Cellular phone

  • Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Excellent written communication

  • Flexibility

  • Organized

  • Reliability

  • Team player Green job :

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

  • Involves supporting green economy sectors Health benefits :

  • Dental plan

  • Disability benefits

  • Health care plan

  • Vision care benefits