Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Professionalism in customer service
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
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Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Logging, off-highway
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Refrigerated
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Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Tractor-trailer
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Tractor-trailer A train
Communication systems experience
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Citizens band (CB) radio
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
- Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.