Truck Driver

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

• Experience: Experience an asset Work setting :

• Staff accommodation provided

• Various locations

• Relocation costs covered by employer Tasks :

• Professionalism in customer service

• 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 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

• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• Follow directions and read map Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge :

• Driver logbook

• Maintenance and repair reports

• Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment :

• Roll-off truck

• Dump truck

• Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience :

• Regional

• Short-haul Type of industry experience :

• Trucking Security and safety :

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drug test Transportation/travel information :

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Sitting Weight handling :

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability :

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Reliability

• Team player Workplace information :

• On the road job Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Paramedical services coverage Other benefits :

• Other benefits Support for newcomers and refugees :

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for Indigenous people :

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers