Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
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
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
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Long-haul
National
Security and safety
Valid passport
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Personal suitability
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Employment terms options
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Workplace information
On the road job
Other benefits
Free parking available
Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
