Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Tasks
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
Mountain driving expertise
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
National
Transportation/travel information
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel overnight
Personal suitability
Team player
Hardworking
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Workplace information
On the road job
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or 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 youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
